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Tahaad Pettiford is built for big games — and he's just getting started
In games against top-six opponents, the freshman is averaging 18.3 PPG and shooting 52.4% from deep. It's only December.
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Justin Ferguson
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Observations: Duke 84, Auburn 78
“We played OK. But to beat Duke in here, you've got to play better than that." In this one, the Tigers took a loss — and some lessons.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4: Duke should be Auburn's toughest test of the season
The Tigers will get one of the biggest stages of them all: A primetime showdown with the ultra-talented Blue Devils... in their house.
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Justin Ferguson
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Film Room: Johni Broome’s Mastery in Maui
Auburn has one of the most complete players in the country, and he proved it for three straight games to take home a trophy.
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Justin Ferguson
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Maui Invitational Championship Observations: Auburn 90, Memphis 76
For the second time in 18 hours, the Tigers led a top-notch opponent wire-to-wire. Now, they're coming home with hardware.
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Justin Ferguson
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Observations: Auburn 85, North Carolina 72
After leading a top-12 team from wire-to-wire, the Tigers have earned the right to play for the prestigious Maui Invitational championship.
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Justin Ferguson
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Observations: Auburn 83, Iowa State 81
Just 16 days after their Houston heist, the Tigers managed to one-up that historic comeback in every possible way on Monday in Maui.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4: Why Maui could matter in March
Three high-caliber games in three days? For an Auburn basketball team that wants to contend for a title, this Maui Invitational is huge.
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Justin Ferguson
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Observations: Auburn 102, UNA 69
UNA took the lead late in the first half. Then Johni Broome took the *game*, and the rest of the Tigers followed suit in another dominant win.
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Justin Ferguson
What Auburn basketball is getting in 4-star forward Sebastian Williams-Adams
The Tigers put a lot on their 4s, and SWA looks like he has the physicality, skill set and motor to develop into a true two-way mismatch.
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Justin Ferguson
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Observations: Auburn 79, Kent State 56
Despite a rough middle (and rough 3-point shooting), the Tigers avoided any disappointment after their big win from the weekend.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4: Humble and Hungry
Auburn is No. 1 in KenPom and fresh off a historic road win. But the Tigers know there's still a whole lot of work ahead.
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Justin Ferguson
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