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Messi to Headline Argentina’s Exhibition at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium
sports1 day ago

Messi to Headline Argentina’s Exhibition at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium

Argentina, with Lionel Messi potentially in tow, will play Iceland in an international exhibition at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9, two days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the U.S.; the team also tunes up against Honduras on June 6 in Texas. The event could be one of the stadium’s most high-profile international spectacles, with Auburn eyeing up to $2 million in revenue sharing and ticket prices ranging roughly from $45 to over $300.

via On3|
#argentina#auburn#jordan-hare-stadium
UCLA lands Auburn forward Filip Jovic as 2026 transfer era begins
sports1 day ago

UCLA lands Auburn forward Filip Jovic as 2026 transfer era begins

Auburn transfer Filip Jovic, a 6'9 Serbian forward who averaged 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 18 minutes per game this past season, commits to UCLA, signaling the Bruins’ first 2026 transfer and a step in roster rebuilding under Mick Cronin. Jovic arrives with three years of eligibility and follows UCLA’s 24-12 season that ended in a Second Round exit; Auburn finished 20-16 and missed the NCAA Tournament bubble. UCLA’s roster picture remains fluid, with departures like Donovan Dent and Tyler Bildeau and returning players such as Eric Daily and Trent Perry, plus incoming Joe Philon anticipated to help shape the lineup.

via On3|
#auburn#college-basketball#filip-jovic
Pearl Takes the Spotlight: A Banished Coach Becomes March Madness’ Main Show
sports25 days ago

Pearl Takes the Spotlight: A Banished Coach Becomes March Madness’ Main Show

Will Leitch argues Bruce Pearl’s rise to the center of Selection Sunday drama highlights the contradictions of modern college basketball: a coach banned by the sport now dominates the airwaves while debates over Miami (OH)’s missing berth reveal the folly and power dynamics of at-large bids, culminating in Pearl becoming the sport’s public face amid the tournament’s chaos.

via The New York Times|
#auburn#bruce-pearl#march-madness
Notable March Madness Snubs: SDSU, Auburn and More Left Out
sports26 days ago

Notable March Madness Snubs: SDSU, Auburn and More Left Out

Sports Illustrated highlights the season’s most notable NCAA tournament snubs—San Diego State, New Mexico, Auburn, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Seton Hall—arguing each had a credible case based on strong resumes, late-season surges or close losses, and tough schedules that the committee didn’t reward, with SDSU’s quad-3 loss to Troy, New Mexico’s late-slip, Auburn’s strong metrics but middling record, and Seton Hall’s 21 wins in a congested Big East among the focal points.

via Sports Illustrated|
#auburn#new-mexico#oklahoma
Auburn Tops a Broad, Mid-Major Friendly NIT Field for 2026
sports26 days ago

Auburn Tops a Broad, Mid-Major Friendly NIT Field for 2026

The 2026 NIT field is revealed, headlined by Auburn, with four campus-site regions (Auburn, Albuquerque, Winston-Salem and Tulsa) before the finals at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The bracket mixes major and mid-major programs, including Auburn, South Alabama, Seattle U, St. Thomas (MN), George Mason, Liberty, Nevada, Murray State (Auburn region); New Mexico, Sam Houston, Utah Valley, George Washington, Colorado State, St. Joseph’s, California, UIC (Albuquerque region); Wake Forest, Navy, Illinois State, Kent State, Yale, UNCW, Dayton (Winston-Salem region); and Tulsa, SFA, UC Irvine, UNLV, Wichita State, Wyoming, Oklahoma State, Davidson (Tulsa region).

via SB Nation|
#auburn#bracket#college-basketball
Auburn’s NCAA Bid Falls Short After Late-Season Slide
sports26 days ago

Auburn’s NCAA Bid Falls Short After Late-Season Slide

Auburn missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2020-21, finishing 17–16 (7–11 SEC) despite a rugged schedule (No. 3 strength of schedule, 17 Quad‑1 games) and multiple quality wins. A 3–9 late-season stretch, including losses to Ole Miss, Mississippi State and other bubble teams, left their at-large bid out of reach. Their resume still included key wins (Kentucky, Texas, NC State, Florida on the road), but the overall body of work wasn’t enough, and Auburn now shifts to the NIT where they’re expected to be a No. 1 seed hosting games."

via On3|
#auburn#bubble#college-basketball
Bubble Reality: Miami (Ohio) Is In, Auburn’s Bid Hangs by a Thread
sports28 days ago

Bubble Reality: Miami (Ohio) Is In, Auburn’s Bid Hangs by a Thread

In this NCAA tournament bubble watch, Miami (Ohio) looks safely in despite an early MAC tournament exit, thanks to a 31-1 resume and strong metrics, while Auburn’s 17-16 record and lack of top-tier wins put their at-large bid in jeopardy as Selection Sunday approaches and analysts weigh bid-stealers and other bubble contenders across conferences.

via The New York Times|
#at-large-bid#auburn#bubble-watch
Pearl says Auburn deserved an NCAA tournament bid after SEC tourney loss to Tennessee
sports29 days ago

Pearl says Auburn deserved an NCAA tournament bid after SEC tourney loss to Tennessee

After Auburn's 72-62 defeat to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament, Steven Pearl praised a strong first-half defensive effort but blamed Tennessee’s physicality, a second-half run, and 12 turnovers for the decision; he argued Auburn’s schedule and top wins warrant an NCAA tournament bid and said the staff will study film and prep for Selection Sunday.

via On3|
#auburn#college-basketball#ncaa-tournament
Queens coach fumes after SEC aide courtside to scout during ASUN game
sports29 days ago

Queens coach fumes after SEC aide courtside to scout during ASUN game

Queens coach Grant Leonard said an Auburn assistant sat courtside at an ASUN tournament game to recruit a Queens player, a claim Auburn called permissible; Leonard plans to raise the issue at the Final Four after Queens earned its first NCAA berth by beating Central Arkansas. The episode underscores the ongoing tension around recruiting and the transfer portal, even as Leonard supports NIL and player mobility.

via Charlotte Observer|
#auburn#basketball#queens
Auburn's NCAA Bid Hinges on Bediako Status, Pearl Says
sports1 month ago

Auburn's NCAA Bid Hinges on Bediako Status, Pearl Says

Auburn, fighting for an NCAA Tournament berth, travels to Tuscaloosa in a high-stakes rivalry as Steven Pearl says the Tigers are effectively 16-13 after accounting for Charles Bediako's eligibility. Analysts debate whether Auburn’s home loss should factor into the resume, given Bediako’s role in the earlier Alabama win. Bediako, who played for Alabama in the Feb. 7 win and is in the arena in street clothes, remains a central talking point as Auburn vs. Alabama shapes SEC Tournament seeding and postseason prospects.

via On3|
#alabama#auburn#charles-bediako
Kentucky’s rough week ends in Auburn heartbreak as Pope vents on officiating
sports1 month ago

Kentucky’s rough week ends in Auburn heartbreak as Pope vents on officiating

Kentucky fell 75-74 to Auburn, suffering a third straight loss as Otega Oweh poured in a career-high 29 points. A late controversial foul on Collin Chandler with 14 seconds left helped Auburn seal the win, while Kentucky’s frontcourt watched a decisive sequence. Mark Pope’s postgame hallway rant criticizing officiating drew headlines, adding to a tense week for UK as four regular-season games remain and an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament hangs in the balance.

via On3|
#auburn#basketball#kentucky