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We are back with a packed episode reacting to the bracket release on Selection Sunday, a look back at Auburn's disappointing SEC tournament loss to Texas A&M, and a discussion about the road ahead for this Auburn basketball team. We also were able to interview Horace Spencer (1:53:53) about his time at Auburn, his professional career, and his amazing journey to the Final Four. March Madness is...

Auburn beat South Carolina 82-71 in their regular season finale to keep the SEC regular season title all to themselves. They built a 17 point halftime lead, then answered every Gamecock run in the second half. Jabari Smith continued his stellar play with 21 points, while not missing a single three pointer or free throw in the entire game. KD Johnson contributed 18 points, while Wendell Green had a...

Auburn built a 19 point first half lead, before Mississippi State surged ahead with a 36-12 run. Down 5 points late in the second half, Auburn forced overtime late and clinched a share of the SEC regular season championship with a dominant overtime period. Jabari Smith continued his stellar play with 27 points and 10 rebounds, and KD Johnson (who had 2 points in regulation) scored 12 points, had 2...

Auburn Assistant Basketball Coach Wes Flanigan joins the podcast to discuss his playing days on the Plains, his return to Auburn as a coach, his unique experience coaching his son at the Division 1 level, and much much more. 

Auburn lost another tough, close road game in Knoxville. The Vols won the rebounding battle 54-31 and forced a painfully long scoring drought for the Tigers in the second half. Jabari Smith led the way with 27 points and 8 rebounds but it wasn't enough. I recap the game solo to start today's episode and then was joined by Jay Phillips of The Bruce Blog, and basketball contributor at AuburnLive.com...

In a quick solo episode, Matt previews today's huge game at Tennessee, takes a walk down memory lane about the current 6 game winning streak over the Vols, and mentions a few tidbits submitted by Jackson. So many storylines in this game - Bruce returning to Knoxville, Auburn playing against Justin Powell, SEC regular season championship implications, etc. War Eagle everyone! 

Guest host Ben Young joins the podcast as Auburn took care of business at home against a scrappy Ole Miss team after their tough loss in Gainesville. Jabari Smith and Zep Jasper led the way with 15 points, while Walker Kessler put on another show with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 8 blocks. Kessler also broke the Auburn single season record for blocks tonight. Next up is a massive game in Knoxville o...

We had a blast talking basketball with Auburn Assistant Coach Steven Pearl before the Tigers' game against Florida. We asked him about his scouting report on himself as a player, his contributions to the development of Auburn's program, and got him on the record about which shade of orange is better - among many other topics. Coach Pearl gave us a ton of insight and shared some great stories. Enjo...

It took 27 games, but Auburn finally lost in regulation by one point in Gainesville against a desperate Florida team. Jabari Smith was heroic with 28 points and 7 rebounds, but the rest of the team struggled offensively, committing 17 turnovers. Bobby Dyer was the guest co-host on today's episode, but Jackson popped in briefly to give his thoughts from Bermuda. Auburn hosts Ole Miss next and has a...

After an early 11-0 deficit, Auburn turned in a terrific offensive performance on the strength of its two best players. Jabari Smith scored a career high 31 points including 7 made three pointers. Walker Kessler scored a career high 22 points and had 7 rebounds and 7 blocks. It was a sloppy game in some ways with too many whistles, but at the end of the day, the Tigers got another SEC win by doubl...

After their tough loss in Fayetteville, Auburn returned home and bounced back with a big win over Texas A&M to maintain their lead in the SEC race. Walker Kessler recorded his second triple-double of the season and the third in Auburn history, making him our clear MVP. The defensive effort was terrific as Zep Jasper returned to the starting lineup, and Auburn got the nation's attention as the host...

You'd be hard pressed to find a player who has experienced as much in his four years of Auburn Basketball as Anfernee McLemore did. He played all four years, won an SEC regular season championship, an SEC tournament title, and went to the Final Four. He also was a senior leader on the 2019-2020 team. He endured a terrible injury, as well as a promising season abruptly ended by Covid. We had a blas...

Auburn's historic winning streak finally came to an end in Fayetteville, as Arkansas won an tightly contested overtime battle 80-76. Auburn dug out of a double digit first half deficit and had their opportunities to win in regulation, but couldn't quite close it out. Arkansas won the turnover battle, made the most of their free throws, and harassed Auburn's offense most of the night. Walker Kessle...

Auburn survived a scare in Athens but swept Georgia after a late bucket from Wendell Green Jr. After being up 15 in the first half, Georgia came all the way back to take a lead late in the second half. Zep Jasper was out, so Wendell Green played 36 tough minutes, scoring 19 points. KD Johnson led Auburn with 20 points, and Walker Kessler had a solid game with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Th...

KT Harrell was a key leader and player on Bruce Pearl's first team, and is now a graduate assistant on this year's coaching staff. We had so much fun getting to talk to him about his basketball career, his return to Auburn as a GA, the excitement around Auburn Basketball and this year's team. Enjoy! 

Another memorable victory for the Auburn Tigers tonight as they finished off a season sweep of Alabama with a 19 point win at home. Walker Kessler posted an insane stat line, while Wendell Green Jr looked healthy again and was masterful running Auburn's offense when he was on the floor. It was a balanced attack with 5 players scoring in double figures. Auburn built a 19 point first half lead, only...

Auburn returned home and jumped out to a good start against a desperate Oklahoma team. The game got close in the second half but Auburn pulled away in the end. Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler combined for 44 points and 21 rebounds, and were the best players on the floor today. We also discuss the ramifications of Bruce Pearl's recent "lifetime contract" extension. Auburn is 20-1 as they prepare to...

This team just keeps finding ways to win. Despite shooting 30% from the field and 21% from 3, the Tigers overcame another double digit first half deficit on the road with terrific defense and an unbelievable rebounding effort. KD Johnson saved the day late, as he made two key buckets when Auburn trailed 51-50 in the final minute and a half. He was our clear MVP on a night when the offense was such...

More than 24 hours before Auburn's battle with Kentucky, students started arriving at Auburn Arena to claim their spots for what Bruce Pearl called the biggest home game during his time at Auburn. With a cold night ahead, students brought tents, chairs, and blankets to survive the elements. The Auburn Family got involved throughout the day and night, donating various supplies to reward the student...

This Auburn team and its fans would not be denied a win against Kentucky with the college basketball world watching on CBS. A sluggish, uncertain start put the Tigers in 10 point hole, but they relied on their defense and began to chip away. A four point halftime deficit was quickly eliminated as Auburn took better care of the ball and hit a ton of big shots in the second half. Walker Kessler and...

Auburn players made sure there would be no "let down" game against Georgia, racing out to a 52-27 halftime lead. Walker Kessler led the team in scoring with 15 points and added 6 blocks, while our MVP Wendell Green Jr continued to be in complete command of the Tigers offense. We spent the last portion of this episode previewing the massive showdown with Kentucky on Saturday in Auburn Arena. The Ti...

We were honored to have Marlene Navor, Director of Communications for Auburn Men's Basketball, on the podcast to discuss her unique role with the team and her journey to Auburn. She also gives some insight on what it's been like to be with the team day in and day out as they've had such a run of success this year. 

The nation has learned the unique power of Auburn Twitter in recent weeks. We invited one of the most recognizable personalities, Pablo Escobarner, on the podcast to discuss the journey of the Auburn victory memes, how others can participate, and this year's special team. 

The hype has been real this week for this basketball team, and Auburn got hit in the mouth by Ole Miss in the first half. Trailing by as many as 14 points, the Tigers were able to make a small run going into halftime, before turning up the heat defensively in the second half to eventually take control of the game. Walker Kessler had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks, while Wendell Green Jr cont...

We celebrate Auburn's victorious trip to Tuscaloosa as the Tigers beat Alabama 81-77, moving to 15-1 (4-0 SEC). Jabari Smith finally put his entire skillset on display on both ends of the floor, dominating both ends. Wendell Green Jr was masterful at point guard off the bench. And after letting a 14 point lead get away, Auburn made all the necessary plays down the stretch to get a massive victory....