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After an ugly first half filled with turnovers and missed opportunities, Auburn rallied back in the second half to get a hard fought win in their first SEC game. Wendell Green Jr and Johni Broome led the way with 14 points. Broome was our MVP and added 11 rebounds and 4 assists, in addition to putting up a much better stat line than Florida's All-SEC big man Colin Castleton. The Tigers only turned...

Jackson, Ryan, and Ben preview the upcoming SEC basketball season! The Tigers begin the defense of their SEC regular season championship against Florida on December 28th. 

The Tigers salvaged a split on their west coast road trip with a victory over Washington in Seattle. Big men Jaylin Williams and Johni Broome led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds each. Both of them were extremely effective attacking the Washington 2-3 zone. Chris Moore and Wendell Green also scored in double figures, while Tre Donaldson had 7 assists and only 1 turnover in 18 minutes. Auburn'...

23 turnovers were too much to overcome for Auburn on Sunday, as the Tigers lost to USC 74-71 in Los Angeles. The Tigers actually shot the ball pretty well but Wendell Green Jr wasn't effective after his ankle injury in the previous game and Jaylin Williams went down after a scary fall late in the game. Johni Broome led the way with 16 points, while Tre Donaldson continued to make the most of his o...

Without KD Johnson, Auburn really struggled on the offensive end and trailed by 3 at halftime. The energy picked up in the second half, and Jaylin Williams (MVP - 20 points, 8 rebounds) and Wendell Green Jr (17 points, 11-15 from the free throw line) carried Auburn to a much-needed victory. Tre Donaldson reclaimed the backup point guard and played great off the bench to provide a spark. Despite be...

Jackson and Ben are here to commiserate with Auburn fans and share their thoughts on Auburn's first loss of the season against Memphis. The defense (specifically finishing possessions with a rebound) was a big problem and the offense struggled to hit outside shots. Wendell Green Jr led the team in scoring with 14 points but Chris Moore might have been the most impressive player, hitting both of hi...

Auburn took control of this game early and often by hitting outside shots! It was what we've been wanting to see. Allen Flanigan scored 7 of Auburn's first 11 points, then KD Johnson hit his first four three point attempts. KD led the team with 16 points and had 0 turnovers, earning him tonight's MVP honors. The Tigers are now 8-0 and take the week off for Finals Week, before traveling to Atlanta...

Auburn prevailed over a very talented, experienced Saint Louis team 65-60, but it was not easy. Auburn's shooting difficulties continued but the defense and winning culture won the day, as the Tigers finished the game on a 12-2 run - turning a 5 point deficit into a 5 point victory. Wendell Green Jr led the way with 22 points and was our MVP for this game. Johni Broome missed a lot of makeable sho...

Matt and Ben Young recap Auburn's performance in the Cancun Challenge. The Tigers beat Bradley 85-64 on Tuesday, then survived Northwestern by an astounding score of 43-42 to win the tournament title on Wednesday. The MVP for both games, and the tournament as a whole, was Jaylin Williams. His versatility and three point shooting were key, especially in the win over Northwestern for the title. Aubu...

Johni Broome was out, Wendell Green Jr struggled, but some of Auburn's more experienced players picked up the offensive slack in a 72-56 win over Texas Southern. KD Johnson scored 16, while Jaylin Williams and Chris Moore added 14 each. They all hit multiple three pointers. Auburn's defense continues to look lethal, and it led to a 28-7 fast break points advantage tonight. Chris Moore was narrowly...

The Tigers moved to 3-0 on the season with a convincing victory at Neville Arena. Johni Broome led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, claiming his first Jungle Podcast MVP. Wendell Green Jr continued his stellar play with 16 points on 10 shots, including four made three pointers. The defense continues to be impressive and the rotation grew to 11 players as freshman Chance Westry saw his first...

It was a rough night offensively, but Auburn actually shot better than USF from the field, three point line, and free throw line - which speaks to the backbone of this team so far...their defense. The Tigers overcame a 9 point halftime deficit to move to 2-0 on the season. Wendell Green Jr led the way in scoring with 20 points, but Allen Flanigan was our MVP tonight. He came off the bench and scor...

Auburn hoops is BACK! With suffocating defense and lots of athleticism, Auburn took care of George Mason in the season opener in front of a raucous crowd at Neville Arena. Wendell Green Jr led the way with 16 points, with Johni Broome and KD Johnson also in double figures at 12 points a piece. Dylan Cardwell led the team with 9 rebounds and 5 blocks. Next up for the Tigers is a home game against S...

Auburn returned to Neville Arena on Wednesday and defeated UAH 87-69 in their lone exhibition game. Jaylin Williams led the way with 16 points in 12 minutes without missing a single attempt from anywhere on the floor. Wendell Green Jr, Tre Donaldson, and Allen Flanigan all joined him with double figure scoring nights of their own. The season opener is Monday November 7 against George Mason! 

We are PUMPED to share our interview with Auburn Men's Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl! We discuss the future of overseas/preseason trips, his coaching roots and philosophies, recruiting in an NIL world, and of course this year's upcoming season among other topics. What a great way to get our second season started! The interview begins at 6:05

The boys are back (along with some new guests) to preview the upcoming 2022-2023 Auburn basketball season! We talk preseason expectations, look over the schedule, and discuss the many roster options for Bruce Pearl's ninth season on the Plains. 

Complete Sports Management was an important part of planning and executing Auburn's recent Israel trip, and Jackson was able to interview their president Lea Miller-Tooley recently! 

Auburn concluded its overseas trip to Israel with a hard fought loss against Israel's national team in Tel Aviv. Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija was the game's leading scorer and showcased his impressive skills, and the Israeli team made the most of a huge free throw advantage. The Tigers hung around until the last minute of the game, but didn't shoot well enough to come away with the win....

We were thrilled to chat Auburn and Israeli hoops with Josh Halickman, who writes for The Jerusalem Post and is an actual rabbi! He gave a lot of context on Auburn's Israeli basketball opponents, life in Israel, and Judaism. Go check him out @thesportsrabbi on Twitter and at sportsrabbi.com

Auburn continued their overseas tour with a 107-71 win over the Israel Select team in Tel Aviv. The competition was a little tougher than the last game, but Auburn's defense forced 30 turnovers and fueled another big win. Yohan Traore scored 20 points for a second straight game, while newcomers Chance Westry and Johni Broome continued to impress. Next up is the Israeli National team! 

We've got Auburn hoops in August! The guys are back to discuss Auburn's blowout of the Israeli U20 National Team. Auburn harassed their opponent with stifling defense and dominance inside, and every scholarship player on the roster scored. Newcomers Yohan Traore, Chance Westry, Johni Broome, and Tre Donaldson all impressed in their first action wearing orange and blue. The last 30 minutes of the e...

Matt traveled to New York to go to the NBA Draft with Jackson, who lives in Brooklyn. The first few minutes of this episode were recorded outside Barclays Center following the first round of the draft. At 8:03, you can hear our interview with assistant coaches Chad Prewitt and Mike Burgomaster at a gathering of the NYC Auburn Club. 

After a couple weeks away, Matt and Jackson return with their season awards for top moments, off-court memories, and podcast experiences during the 2021-2022 season. They also dive into the season's overall MVP, reflect on the season as a whole, and discuss some of the issues that the team ran into down the stretch. Towards the end, there's a lively discussion about the current roster, possible tr...

Miami outexecuted and outplayed Auburn for most of their second round matchup. Turnovers were a huge issue for Auburn, and the Tigers missed a ton of open shots, especially around the rim. For the first time all season, Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler both struggled in the same game and were neutralized by an opponent. KD Johnson and Jaylin Williams played well, but it wasn't nearly enough as Aubu...

Auburn made its triumphant return to the NCAA tournament with a decisive 80-61 victory. Jabari Smith had 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the way, including the dunk of the tournament so far to cap things off. Walker Kessler came up one block short of a triple double, despite a couple of scary injury moments. Overall, the Tigers had a great defensive game plan and made things difficult for Jackso...