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Defense wins (SEC) championships. That bodes well for Auburn basketball.
The Tigers were one of the most dominant defenses in the country last season — and they have all the pieces to do that yet again.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4 (and more) from Auburn basketball at SEC Media Days
The Tigers won't sneak up on anybody this season. Even if they weren't picked to win the SEC, they're in the spotlight as true contenders.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4: Johni Broome is No. 1, Tahaad Pettiford's fit and more
Plus: Bruce Pearl previews the massive trip to Houston, and I share my preseason All-SEC ballot — which includes a 1-16 prediction.
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Justin Ferguson
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Miles Kelly 'can't wait' for his debut. Auburn fans should feel the same way.
With crazy range and an all-around skill set, the Georgia Tech transfer might just be the missing piece to Auburn's backcourt.
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Justin Ferguson
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Q&A: Charles Barkley on all things Auburn... and why the NCAA are 'just idiots'
Sir Charles was in rare form Monday, giving his thoughts on Bruce Pearl's program, his donation to women's basketball and so much more.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4: Get ready for a more versatile Auburn basketball team
There are a few new faces — and there are familiar ones in unfamiliar places. That should make for quite the preseason on the Plains.
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Justin Ferguson
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Episode 410: Your Typical August (Mostly) Basketball Episode
Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball's 2025 SEC slate and talk Johni Broome before some big-picture football discussion.
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Justin Ferguson
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Dan Peck
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Why a tough non-con schedule could be huge for Auburn basketball
The Tigers' slate for 2024-25 could range from difficult to downright brutal. But there's a good reason why they're loading up.
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Justin Ferguson
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How good does Auburn basketball have to be on the road to win a title?
The Tigers weren't a bad team away from Neville Arena last season. But there's room to improve — and it could make all the difference.
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Justin Ferguson
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What you might have missed last week in Auburn football and basketball
Welcome back to regular programming, starting with a look back at what Hugh Freeze and Bruce Pearl said at AMBUSH.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4: Auburn is close to finalizing another 'big' non-con game
Bruce Pearl said the Tigers are going to have their toughest schedule yet. A trip to Birmingham would get them closer to sealing that.
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Justin Ferguson
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What could a Johni Broome encore look like?
Few players who had seasons like Broome come back to college. The ones who did, though, show that he has a monster ceiling in 2024-25.
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Justin Ferguson
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