VanVleet has 32 as Raptors get 117-111 win over Rockets
February 4, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored 32 points, Gary Trent Jr. added 29 and the Toronto Raptors snapped a two-game skid with a 117-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
The Raptors took a commanding lead in the third quarter and were up by double-digits for most of the fourth.
Garland scores 26 as Cavaliers race past Rockets 113-95
January 27, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley added 21 as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the short-handed Houston Rockets 113-95 Thursday night despite missing Donovan Mitchell.
Garland, the fifth overall pick in the 2019 draft who turned 23 on Thursday, also had nine assists and four rebounds for the Cavs.
Sabonis has triple-double, Kings rout skidding Rockets
January 14, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 19 points, a career-high 16 assists and 15 rebounds in his fourth triple-double of the season, and the Sacramento Kings beat the skidding Houston Rockets 139-114 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Dallas faces Houston following Doncic’s 60-point game
December 28, 2022 GMTHouston Rockets (10-24, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-16, sixth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts the Houston Rockets after Luka Doncic scored 60 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 126-121 overtime win against the New York Knicks.
Doncic scores season-high 50 points, Mavericks beat Rockets
December 24, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night.
Doncic, who also had 10 assists and eight rebounds, was 17 of 30 from the field, including 6 of 12 on 3-pointers.
Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106
December 24, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night.
Doncic, who also had 10 assists and eight rebounds, was 17 of 30 from the field, including 6 of 12 on 3-pointers.
Herro hits 10 3-pointers, scores career-high 41 to lead Heat
December 16, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro matched the Miami record with 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 41 points to help the Heat beat the Houston Rockets 111-108 on Thursday night.
A night after making nine 3-pointers and scoring 35 points in a victory at Oklahoma City, Herro became the fourth Heat player to hit 10 3s in a game — a feat most recently accomplished by Duncan Robinson on Dec.
Green, Sengun, Smith lead Rockets past Thunder, 118-105
November 27, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green had 28 points and a career-high nine assists, Alperen Sengun added 21 points, a career-best 18 rebounds and seven assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-105 on Saturday night.
Green has 30 points, Rockets rally to beat Hawks 128-122
November 26, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 30 points, Kenyon Martin Jr. and rookie Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 each and the Houston Rockets overcame a 15-point second half deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-122 on Friday night.
Haliburton has 19 points, Pacers rally to beat Rockets 99-91
November 19, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a huge early deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 99-91 on Friday night.
Myles Turner added 17 points and Jalen Smith had a career-high 18 rebounds as the Pacers won their third straight game on a night where coach Rick Carlisle was ejected before halftime for yelling at the officials.
Porter, Rockets beat Mavericks 101-92 with Doncic resting
November 17, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. had 17 points and 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the last-place Houston Rockets took advantage of Luka Doncic's absence in a 101-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
VanVleet scores season-high 32, Raptors beat Rockets 116-109
November 10, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored 12 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter, O.G. Anunoby matched his season best with 27 points and added 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 116-109 on Wednesday night.
Houston faces Orlando on 7-game road slide
November 6, 2022 GMTHouston Rockets (1-9, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-8, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Houston hits the road against Orlando looking to stop its seven-game road skid.
No Gobert; Towns leads Wolves to 129-117 win over Rockets
November 6, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 10 of his 25 points in the third quarter and Anthony Edwards added 19 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 129-117 win against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Los Angeles faces Houston, aims to break 4-game skid
October 31, 2022 GMTHouston Rockets (1-6, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (2-4, 12th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -9.5; over/under is 224
Previously winless Rockets hand Jazz first loss, 114-108
October 25, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points and Jalen Green added 25 to lead the previously winless Houston Rockets to a 114-108 victory over Utah on Monday night, handing the Jazz their first loss of the season.
Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122
October 22, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Morant carried the team on a night Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones struggled.
Thursday Sports in Brief
June 24, 2022 GMTNBA
NEW YORK (AP) — The Orlando Magic selected Duke freshman Paolo Banchero on Thursday night with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
After leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four in coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final season, the 6-foot-10 forward was called first by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to begin the draft, beating out fellow first-year forwards Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston takes Auburn’s Jabari Smith with third overall pick
June 24, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — After falling to the third overall pick by the Houston Rockets after most projected him to go No. 1 in the NBA draft, Jabari Smith Jr. wasn't worried about the two teams that didn't pick him.
Magic take Banchero 1st, Holmgren, Smith follow in NBA draft
June 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The question for weeks leading into the NBA draft was whether the first pick would be Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smith Jr.
The answer finally came Thursday night — and even Banchero didn't know it until moments before the announcement of the Orlando Magic's selection.
Smith? Holmgren? Banchero? Magic own No. 1 pick in NBA draft
June 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Paolo Banchero thinks he should be No. 1. Jabari Smith Jr. is sure he won't go beyond No. 2. Chet Holmgren would be happy with either.
The freshmen have been considered the top three players available, in some order, in the NBA draft.
Smith, Holmgren, Banchero top list of forwards in NBA draft
June 20, 2022 GMTForwards are expected to dominate Thursday's NBA draft, starting with the trio of Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Duke's Paolo Banchero. They are the headliners at the position and have been widely ranked as the top prospects overall with their size and open-floor potential.
Before NBA draft lottery, Lakers already made Pelicans lucky
May 16, 2022 GMTTime for the NBA draft lottery, where some team will get a nice reward for a miserable season.
Not the Los Angeles Lakers, though. Their misery is set to make a good year even better for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal
May 12, 2022 GMTCoach Bruce Pearl and Auburn lost two stars to the NBA from what he considered college basketball's best frontcourt.
Auburn signs 5-star forward Yohan Traore
April 15, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Five-star high school forward Yohan Traore is headed to Auburn.
Auburn announced the signing of the former LSU verbal commitment on Friday, giving the Tigers a potential successor to NBA-bound star Jabari Smith.
Auburn’s Smith, a projected Top-5 pick, enters NBA draft
April 5, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn freshman Jabari Smith, who led the Tigers to their first No. 1 ranking, is entering the NBA draft.
Smith, who is projected as a potential No. 1 overall pick, lived up to his billing as the highest-rated recruit in program history.
Auburn center Walker Kessler declares for NBA draft
April 3, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn center Walker Kessler, who was chosen the nation's top defensive player, plans to enter the NBA draft.
The 7-foot-1 North Carolina transfer announced his decision Sunday on social media.
Agbaji, Tshiebwe among 5 finalists for men’s Wooden Award
March 31, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ochai Agbaji of Kansas, Johnny Davis of Wisconsin, Iowa’s Keegan Murray, Drew Timme of Gonzaga and Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky are the five finalists for the men's John R. Wooden Award as college basketball’s player of the year.
Miami dominates No. 2 seed Auburn 79-61 to reach Sweet 16
March 21, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Miami showed there's still a place for old-school basketball played by experienced players — and for the Hurricanes, that's in the Sweet 16.
The 10th-seeded Hurricanes (25-10) used a second-half surge and neutralized No.
Auburn’s NBA talent vs Miami’s experience for Sweet 16 spot
March 19, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — It's Auburn's young roster of future NBA players against Miami's older, small-ball attack for a spot in the Sweet 16.
The second-seeded Tigers (28-5) and its duo down low in 6-foot-10 Jabari Smith and 7-1 Walker Kessler will try to put on another dominant show Sunday night when they face the 10th-seeded Hurricanes (24-10) for a spot in the Midwest Region semifinals in Chicago next week.
Smith leads Auburn to 10th straight NCAA opening win, 80-61
March 18, 2022 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jabari Smith couldn't wait for his first NCAA Tournament game so he could get back to having fun and helping second-seeded Auburn to its latest first-round victory.
Oh, and putting up a highlight-reel jam wasn't bad, either.
The Associated Press Men’s All-America Teams
March 15, 2022 GMTThe Associated Press All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments:
First Team
Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky, 6-9, 255, Junior, Lubumbashi, Congo, 17.0 points, 15.1 rebounds (59 of 60 first-place votes, 298 points)
Texas A&M stuns No. 4 Auburn 67-62, likely secures NCAA bid
March 12, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tyrece Radford scored 19 points and Quenton Jackson made five throws in the final minute Friday as Texas A&M beat fourth-ranked Auburn 67-62 in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, a loss that could wind up costing the Tigers a No.
Kentucky’s Tshiebwe earns AP’s SEC player of year honors
March 8, 2022 GMTKentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe is a unanimous pick as The Associated Press player of the year in the Southeastern Conference.
No. 5 Auburn tops South Carolina 82-71 to win SEC outright
March 5, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers got to celebrate a solo Southeastern Conference title with a flood of orange and blue confetti and no thoughts of tiebreakers.
A team led by newcomers is hoping for more March celebrations.
No. 5 Auburn holds off Mississippi State 81-68 in overtime
March 3, 2022 GMTSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 12 of his 14 points in overtime, Jabari Smith had 27 points overall and No. 5 Auburn held off Mississippi State 81-68 in overtime Wednesday night.
With the win, the Tigers (26-4, 14-3 Southeastern Conference) clinched at least a share of the SEC regular-season championship.
No. 5 Auburn wins in OT, earns at least a share of SEC title
March 3, 2022 GMTSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 12 of his 14 points in overtime, Jabari Smith had 27 points overall and No. 5 Auburn held off Mississippi State 81-68 in overtime Wednesday night.
With the win, the Tigers (26-4, 14-3 Southeastern Conference) clinched at least a share of the SEC regular-season championship.
Vescovi, Zeigler lead No. 17 Tennessee over No. 3 Auburn
February 27, 2022 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It had been 27 games since Brandon Huntley-Hatfield made a 3-pointer. Since then, he had missed eight attempts.
The 6-foot-10 freshman for No. 17 Tennessee was an unlikely hero Saturday when he connected early in the second half as the Volunteers trailed by 11 points.
SEC This Week: Preview of SEC tournament semifinals?
February 25, 2022 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A look at weekend action around the Southeastern Conference:
It could be a preview of the SEC Tournament semifinals when the top four teams in the conference square off in a pair of high-profile matchups Saturday.
Kessler, Smith lead No. 2 Auburn’s deep lineup of big men
February 18, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bruce Pearl and Auburn have an embarrassment of front-court riches.
The second-ranked Tigers have the nation's top shot blocker in 7-foot-1 Walker Kessler along with 6-10 freshman Jabari Smith, who also happens to be Auburn's top 3-point shooter.
Smith’s 3-point barrage leads No. 2 Auburn over Vandy, 94-80
February 17, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn freshman Jabari Smith left a strong impression on Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse, even if the young forward wasn't all that dazzled by his own hot shooting.
Smith scored a season-high 31 points and made seven 3-pointers to lead No.
SEC’s leading scorer JD Notae showing off well-rounded game
February 9, 2022 GMTJD Notae was the best player inside Arkansas' Bud Walton Arena on Tuesday night, getting the better of Auburn’s potential lottery picks.
The Arkansas point guard finished with 28 points, five rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals as the Razorbacks stunned the top-ranked Tigers 80-76.
Arkansas beats No. 1 Auburn 80-76 in OT, snaps Tigers streak
February 9, 2022 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — JD Notae scored 28 points and Arkansas used clutch foul shooting in overtime to knock off No. 1 Auburn 80-76 on Tuesday night.
The Razorbacks (19-5, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) hit 11 of 14 free throws in the final 1:52 of overtime in front of a raucous crowd at Bud Walton Arena.
No. 1 Auburn looks to keep rolling at Georgia in SEC play
February 4, 2022 GMTA look at the weekend action around the Southeastern Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEKEND
No. 1 Auburn (21-1, 9-0 Southeastern Conference) visits struggling Georgia (6-15, 1-7) on Saturday in an SEC schedule with the league's four ranked teams facing unranked opponents on the road.
Green Jr. helps No. 1 Auburn rout Alabama 100-81
February 2, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. scored a season-high 23 points off the bench as No. 1 Auburn cruised past rival Alabama with a 100-81 home win Tuesday night.
Green led the Tigers in scoring while also recording eight rebounds and six assists with only one turnover.
Smith, Kessler lead No. 1 Auburn past Oklahoma 86-68
January 30, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jabari Smith bounced back from a rough shooting night with 23 points and 12 rebounds and Walker Kessler scored 21 to lead No. 1 Auburn to an 86-68 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday.
Smith, No. 1 Auburn pull away from Oklahoma 86-68
January 29, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jabari Smith and Auburn made much easier work of their second game as the nation's top-ranked team.
Smith bounced back from a rough shooting night with 23 points and 12 rebounds and Walker Kessler scored 21 to lead No.
Auburn’s Jabari Smith considered a top-5 pick, may go No. 1
January 26, 2022 GMTDon’t judge Jabari Smith by his most recent game.
The 6-foot-10 freshman missed 13 of 15 shots in No. 1 Auburn’s one-point victory at Missouri on Tuesday night, but it was clearly just an off night for one of college basketball’s top newcomers.
Kessler has 19, No. 2 Auburn tops No. 12 Kentucky 80-71
January 23, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler scored 19 points and K.D. Johnson added 17, helping No. 2 Auburn keep its hot streak alive with an 80-71 victory over No. 12 Kentucky on Saturday.
The Tigers (18-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) rallied from a 10-point deficit to win their 15th straight in likely the biggest home game since Auburn Arena opened in 2010.
No. 2 Auburn cruises past Georgia to stay undefeated in SEC
January 20, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler had 15 points and six blocked shots to lead a half-dozen scorers in double figures for No. 2 Auburn in an 83-60 rout of Georgia on Wednesday night.
The Tigers (17-1, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) built a 25-point lead by halftime and coasted to their 14th consecutive win, tied with Davidson for the nation’s longest current streak.
No. 2 Auburn routs Georgia 83-60 with 6 in double figures
January 20, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Streaking Auburn didn’t let up even with its highest ranking in more than two decades and a bigger game looming.
Walker Kessler had 15 points and six blocked shots to lead a half-dozen scorers in double figures for No.
Notre Dame’s Blake Wesley making a name for himself
January 19, 2022 GMTBlake Wesley arrived at Notre Dame without some of the same fanfare as other incoming freshmen. The accolades went to players like Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Duke's Paolo Banchero and Auburn's Jabari Smith.
No. 4 Auburn wins 13th straight, beats Ole Miss 80-71
January 16, 2022 GMTOXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Walker Kessler scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and No. 4 Auburn rallied from an early 14-point deficit to beat Mississippi 80-71 on Saturday night.
In extending its winning streak to 13 games, Auburn (16-1, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) also got 15 points from Jabari Smith, and 14 from both K.D.
Jabari Smith, transfers have No. 4 Auburn riding hot streak
January 14, 2022 GMTFreshman Jabari Smith and four transfers have help turn Auburn into one of the nation's hottest teams.
No. 4 Auburn holds off rival No. 24 Alabama, 81-77
January 12, 2022 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — This time the Auburn Tigers got to celebrate at the end against their in-state rivals, mimicking the Alabama football team's signature Karate Kid pose on the court.
Freshman Jabari Smith scored a season-high 25 points and Allen Flanigan made four straight free throws in the final 54 seconds, lifting No.
No. 9 Auburn beats Florida for 11th straight, 3-0 SEC start
January 9, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 23 points and No. 9 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 with a 85-73 victory over Florida on Saturday night.
Auburn held off a big second-half surge by Florida (9-5, 0-2 Southeastern Conference), which was led by Colin Castleton’s 22 points and 10 rebounds.
No. 11 Auburn starts fast, hands No. 16 LSU its 1st loss
December 30, 2021 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler had 16 points, a career-high 11 blocked shots and 10 rebounds to lead No. 11 Auburn to a 70-55 victory over previously unbeaten No. 16 LSU on Wednesday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
No. 19 Vols hand No. 6 Arizona first loss, 77-73
December 23, 2021 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Fulkerson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Tennessee overpowered No. 6 Arizona early and held on for a 77-73 win Wednesday night, giving the Wildcats their first loss.
Green, Smith lead No. 12 Auburn over Murray State 71-58
December 23, 2021 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. and Jabari Smith both had double-doubles and No. 12 Auburn beat Murray State 71-58 Wednesday night for its eighth straight win.
Auburn (11-1) held Murray State to 28 points below its season average and out-rebounded the Racers 48-33.
No. 13 Auburn rallies from 13-point deficit in win over SLU
December 19, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Walter Kessler scored 19 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked four shots, and Wendell Green Jr. added 15 points and eight assists to help No. 13 Auburn overcome a 13-point deficit to beat Saint Louis 74-70 Saturday night.
No. 13 Auburn gets past UNA, goes 2-0 with Pearl suspended
December 15, 2021 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers produced two lopsided wins minus coach Bruce Pearl. Now, he's on his way back.
Walker Kessler had 14 points, Jabari Smith and Devan Cambridge each scored 13, and No.
Minus suspended coach Pearl, No. 18 Auburn routs Nebraska
December 11, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Playing minus suspended coach Bruce Pearl, No. 18 Auburn made 16 steals and routed Nebraska 99-68 on Saturday.
Pearl began his two-game suspension imposed by the NCAA on Friday.
No. 21 Auburn routs Yale; 5 Tigers score in double figures
December 4, 2021 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 19 points, freshman Jabari Smith added 17 points and seven rebounds and No. 21 Auburn blew past Yale 86-64 on Saturday.
Johnson, who transferred from Georgia this offseason, overcame an injury scare in the first half to lead the Tigers in scoring.
Smith, do-it-all Kessler lead No. 21 Auburn past UCF, 85-68
December 2, 2021 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler and freshman Jabari Smith had big games on offense and Auburn turned up the defensive intensity in the second half.
Kessler had 17 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and six blocks, Smith scored 20 points, and the 21st-ranked Tigers beat UCF 85-68 on Wednesday night.
Smith scores 22 points, No. 19 Auburn beats Syracuse 89-68
November 27, 2021 GMTPARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Bruce Pearl learned a lot about his Auburn team during a grueling three-day tournament in The Bahamas.
The 19th-ranked Tigers finished in fifth place at the Battle 4 Atlantis after beating Syracuse 89-68 on Friday.
No. 19 Auburn tops Loyola Chicago 62-53 in Battle 4 Atlantis
November 26, 2021 GMTPARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Jabari Smith looked comfortable posting up for No. 19 Auburn, while Walker Kessler kept working the glass and protecting the rim against an opponent that reached the second weekend of last season's NCAA Tournament.
Sanogo, Polley lead No. 22 UConn past No. 19 Auburn in 2OT
November 25, 2021 GMTPARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Tyler Polley scored a career-high 24 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:58 left in the second overtime to help No. 22 UConn beat No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in Wednesday’s first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Johnson scores 15, No. 21 Auburn rallies to beat USF 58-52
November 20, 2021 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 15 points, Zep Jasper added 13 and No. 21 Auburn rallied to beat South Florida 58-52 on Friday night.
Jabari Smith hit a 3-pointer 10 minutes into the second half during a 15-0 stretch that gave Auburn (3-0) its first lead at 42-40.
No. 22 Auburn finds footing in 2nd half in 93-65 victory
November 13, 2021 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jabari Smith scored 23 points and had 10 rebounds and No. 22 Auburn overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 93-65 Friday night.
Smith hit 7 of his 12 shots from the field, including three 3-pointers.
Green, Johnson lead No. 22 Auburn past Morehead State 77-54
November 10, 2021 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. scored 19 points and fellow transfer K.D. Johnson added 12 points off the bench as No. 22 Auburn led Morehead State wire to wire in a 77-54 win in Tuesday night’s season opener.
No. 22 Auburn banking heavily on Jabari Smith, transfers
October 21, 2021 GMTBruce Pearl has restocked Auburn's roster once again, only this time with expectations for immediate success.
The preseason No. 22 Tigers' coach bolstered his team with talented transfers like North Carolina 7-footer Walker Kessler, Georgia guard K.D.