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Final Four: Where the players ranked in high school

Final Four: Where the players ranked in high school

If you are looking for teams loaded with five-stars or McDonald’s All-Americans, this isn’t the Final Four for you.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Who can knock Villanova off its perch next year?

Evans Seven: Who can knock Villanova off its perch next year?

The Wildcats seem to be built for another run, but these seven teams have a chance to prevent them from another title.

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: Whose hot seat has cooled off the most?

Rival Views: Whose hot seat has cooled off the most?

Which coach has done the best job of cooling his perceived hot seat this season?

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Winners and losers from the early signing period

Winners and losers from the early signing period

Eric Bossi breaks down the winners and losers from the 2018 early signing period.

 • Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Team that will rebound after missing '17 NCAA Tournament

Rival Views: Team that will rebound after missing '17 NCAA Tournament

Which team is primed for a bounce-back season in 2017-18? Eric Bossi and Corey Evans debate in Rival Views.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
2015 Basketball Team Rankings

2015 Basketball Team Rankings

Commits: C Skal Labissiere (No. 1), PG Jamal Murray (No. 9), PG Isaiah Briscoe (No. 10), SG Charles Matthews (No. 48), SG Mychal Mulder (JC

 • Eric Bossi
Decision looming

Decision looming

FREE: Auburn coach Bruce Pearl expects a decision by the ACT on Danjel Purifoy's eligibility soon.

 • Bryan Matthews
Exhibition blowout

Exhibition blowout

FREE: With four key players out, Auburn cruised to a 99-59 exhibition win over Brevard College Friday night.

 • Bryan Matthews
Top eight emerging

Top eight emerging

FREE: Three weeks into practice, the top eight players in the rotation are emerging and a true freshman is stepping up.

 • Bryan Matthews
Making progress

Making progress

FREE: Auburn held its 2nd scrimmage of the week Wednesday. Tyler Harris and TJ Dunans were two of the standouts.

 • Bryan Matthews
Tahj, newcomers shine

Tahj, newcomers shine

FREE: Bruce Pearl on Saturday's scrimmage and Auburn's first week of practice including some exciting newcomers.

 • Bryan Matthews
Newcomers shine

Newcomers shine

---->---->FREE: Auburn began practice Friday with seven promising newcomers and some improved veterans.

 • Bryan Matthews
Newcomers shine

Newcomers shine

---->---->FREE: Auburn began practice Friday with seven promising newcomers and some improved veterans.

 • Bryan Matthews
Newcomers shine

Newcomers shine

---->---->FREE: Auburn began practice Friday with seven promising newcomers and some improved veterans.

 • Bryan Matthews
Newcomers shine

Newcomers shine

FREE: Auburn began practice Friday with seven promising newcomers and some improved veterans.

 • Bryan Matthews
Five for Barber

Five for Barber

---->---->FREE: Big day for Peyton Barber, turnovers and KO returns key, explosive plays on offense and much more.

 • Bryan Matthews
Five for Barber

Five for Barber

---->---->FREE: Big day for Peyton Barber, turnovers and KO returns key, explosive plays on offense and much more.

 • Bryan Matthews
Five for Barber

Five for Barber

---->---->FREE: Big day for Peyton Barber, turnovers and KO returns key, explosive plays on offense and much more.

 • Bryan Matthews
VIDEO: Players

VIDEO: Players

---->---->AuburnSports.com caught up with several principal players after the game Saturday. That group includes Cassanova McKinzy, who made his full-

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 • Jay G. Tate
VIDEO: Players

VIDEO: Players

---->---->AuburnSports.com caught up with several principal players after the game Saturday. That group includes Cassanova McKinzy, who made his full-

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 • Jay G. Tate
VIDEO: Players

VIDEO: Players

---->---->AuburnSports.com caught up with several principal players after the game Saturday. That group includes Cassanova McKinzy, who made his full-

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 • Jay G. Tate
VIDEO: Malzahn

VIDEO: Malzahn

---->---->Gus Malzahn said he doesn't regret asking quarterback Sean White to throw more often during the Tigers' win against San Jose State. He said

 • Jay G. Tate
VIDEO: Malzahn

VIDEO: Malzahn

---->---->Gus Malzahn said he doesn't regret asking quarterback Sean White to throw more often during the Tigers' win against San Jose State. He said

 • Jay G. Tate
VIDEO: Malzahn

VIDEO: Malzahn

---->---->Gus Malzahn said he doesn't regret asking quarterback Sean White to throw more often during the Tigers' win against San Jose State. He said

 • Jay G. Tate
Gamebreakers: SJSU at AU

Gamebreakers: SJSU at AU

---->---->Auburn got back over .500 on the season as it got ahead and pulled away from San Jose State to move to 3-2 on the season and spoil Al Borges

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Gamebreakers: SJSU at AU

Gamebreakers: SJSU at AU

---->---->Auburn got back over .500 on the season as it got ahead and pulled away from San Jose State to move to 3-2 on the season and spoil Al Borges

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Gamebreakers: SJSU at AU

Gamebreakers: SJSU at AU

---->---->Auburn got back over .500 on the season as it got ahead and pulled away from San Jose State to move to 3-2 on the season and spoil Al Borges

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Ground grind

Ground grind

---->---->Auburn didn't get cute during its 35-21 win against San Jose State on Saturday afternoon, instead choosing to feature the run game to the ne

 • Associated Press
Ground grind

Ground grind

---->---->Auburn didn't get cute during its 35-21 win against San Jose State on Saturday afternoon, instead choosing to feature the run game to the ne

 • Associated Press
Ground grind

Ground grind

---->---->Auburn didn't get cute during its 35-21 win against San Jose State on Saturday afternoon, instead choosing to feature the run game to the ne

 • Associated Press
FINAL: AU 35, SJSU 21

FINAL: AU 35, SJSU 21

---->---->---->---->Auburn defeated San Jose State on Saturday behind a gritty performance from Peyton Barber. Here's how it all unfolded.

 • Allie Davison
FINAL: AU 35, SJSU 21

FINAL: AU 35, SJSU 21

---->---->---->---->Auburn defeated San Jose State on Saturday behind a gritty performance from Peyton Barber. Here's how it all unfolded.

 • Allie Davison
FINAL: AU 35, SJSU 21

FINAL: AU 35, SJSU 21

---->---->---->---->Auburn defeated San Jose State on Saturday behind a gritty performance from Peyton Barber. Here's how it all unfolded.

 • Allie Davison
Earning it

Earning it

---->---->FREE: After a solid first outing, Sean White will start a second-straight game at quarterback for Auburn.

 • Bryan Matthews
Earning it

Earning it

---->---->FREE: After a solid first outing, Sean White will start a second-straight game at quarterback for Auburn.

 • Bryan Matthews
Earning it

Earning it

---->---->FREE: After a solid first outing, Sean White will start a second-straight game at quarterback for Auburn.

 • Bryan Matthews
Pickem: Week 5

Pickem: Week 5

---->---->FREE: The AuburnSports.com staff make their predictions on Auburn and top college football games.

 • Bryan Matthews
Pickem: Week 5

Pickem: Week 5

---->---->FREE: The AuburnSports.com staff make their predictions on Auburn and top college football games.

 • Bryan Matthews
Pickem: Week 5

Pickem: Week 5

---->---->FREE: The AuburnSports.com staff make their predictions on Auburn and top college football games.

 • Bryan Matthews
4-star headlines list

4-star headlines list

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 • Jeffrey Lee
4-star headlines list

4-star headlines list

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4-star headlines list

4-star headlines list

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The War Room

The War Room

<strong>The War Room</strong>

 • Jeffrey Lee
The War Room

The War Room

<strong>The War Room</strong>

 • Jeffrey Lee
The War Room

The War Room

<strong>The War Room</strong>

 • Jeffrey Lee
OK o-line

OK o-line

---->---->FREE: Auburn's offensive line has had mixed results through the first four games but could be close to turning a corner.

 • Bryan Matthews
OK o-line

OK o-line

---->---->FREE: Auburn's offensive line has had mixed results through the first four games but could be close to turning a corner.

 • Bryan Matthews
OK o-line

OK o-line

---->---->FREE: Auburn's offensive line has had mixed results through the first four games but could be close to turning a corner.

 • Bryan Matthews
KNOW THE ENEMY: SJSU

KNOW THE ENEMY: SJSU

---->---->Former offensive coordinator Al Borges returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium this weekend. Can his group score enough points to offset a defense th

 • Hunter Adams
KNOW THE ENEMY: SJSU

KNOW THE ENEMY: SJSU

---->---->Former offensive coordinator Al Borges returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium this weekend. Can his group score enough points to offset a defense th

 • Hunter Adams
KNOW THE ENEMY: SJSU

KNOW THE ENEMY: SJSU

---->---->Former offensive coordinator Al Borges returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium this weekend. Can his group score enough points to offset a defense th

 • Hunter Adams
TCE: Buck Sweep

TCE: Buck Sweep

---->---->Auburn's running game was better against Mississippi State last weekend and the team's "foundation plays" were a big reason. The Tigers' g

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 • Jay G. Tate
TCE: Buck Sweep

TCE: Buck Sweep

---->---->Auburn's running game was better against Mississippi State last weekend and the team's "foundation plays" were a big reason. The Tigers' g

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 • Jay G. Tate
TCE: Buck Sweep

TCE: Buck Sweep

---->---->Auburn's running game was better against Mississippi State last weekend and the team's "foundation plays" were a big reason. The Tigers' g

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 • Jay G. Tate
Apparel bonanza

Apparel bonanza

---->---->FREE: Auburn has signed a nine-year, $78.1 million deal with Under Armour that will extend into 2025.

 • Bryan Matthews
Apparel bonanza

Apparel bonanza

---->---->FREE: Auburn has signed a nine-year, $78.1 million deal with Under Armour that will extend into 2025.

 • Bryan Matthews
Apparel bonanza

Apparel bonanza

---->---->FREE: Auburn has signed a nine-year, $78.1 million deal with Under Armour that will extend into 2025.

 • Bryan Matthews
Apparel bonanza

Apparel bonanza

---->---->FREE: Auburn has signed a nine-year, $78.1 million deal with Under Armour that will extend into 2025.

 • Bryan Matthews
Hot Board: Bigs

Hot Board: Bigs

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Hot Board: Bigs

Hot Board: Bigs

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Hot Board: Bigs

Hot Board: Bigs

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Homecoming for Borges

Homecoming for Borges

---->---->FREE: San Jose State OC Al Borges talks about his time at Auburn and matching up against DC Will Muschamp.

 • Bryan Matthews
Homecoming for Borges

Homecoming for Borges

---->---->FREE: San Jose State OC Al Borges talks about his time at Auburn and matching up against DC Will Muschamp.

 • Bryan Matthews
Homecoming for Borges

Homecoming for Borges

---->---->FREE: San Jose State OC Al Borges talks about his time at Auburn and matching up against DC Will Muschamp.

 • Bryan Matthews
Offensive solutions

Offensive solutions

---->---->FREE: Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee on Auburn's offensive woes and what it will take to fix them.

 • Bryan Matthews
Offensive solutions

Offensive solutions

---->---->FREE: Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee on Auburn's offensive woes and what it will take to fix them.

 • Bryan Matthews
Offensive solutions

Offensive solutions

---->---->FREE: Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee on Auburn's offensive woes and what it will take to fix them.

 • Bryan Matthews
Summer of Pearl

Summer of Pearl

FREE: A busy summer ahead for Bruce Pearl as he welcomes a number of talented newcomers in May.

 • Bryan Matthews
Fast-forward button

Fast-forward button

Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) Rivals150 power forward Horace Spencer signing a National Letter of Intent to Auburn on Wednesday did more for the Tige

 • Jeffrey Lee
Officially signed, delivered

Officially signed, delivered

Auburn received a signed National Letter of Intent from Horace Spencer on Wednesday, the first day of the basketball signing period. Spencer, a Rivals

 • Jeffrey Lee
Spencer set to sign

Spencer set to sign

Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) Rivals150 power forward Horace Spencer saw all that he needed to see, heard all that he needed to hear, and he's convin

 • Jeffrey Lee
The right move

The right move

Auburn signee Danjel Purifoy took some big steps forward on and off the court after transferring to Hargrave.

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 • Bryan Matthews
State of the program

State of the program

Auburn basketball certainly created some highs during Bruce Pearl's first season (a victory over Xavier and three tournament wins), but will the Tiger

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 • Jay G. Tate
Not hurting, but not helping

Not hurting, but not helping

Bruce Pearl's first season at Auburn hasn't been as successful as he'd hoped, but the 12-19 regular season record and 4-14 SEC mark hasn't diminished

 • Jeffrey Lee
Still on track

Still on track

Auburn's home loss to Alabama Tuesday night likely knocked the Tigers out of postseason contention, but has no effect on Pearl's overall plan to revit

 • Jay G. Tate
GRIND: In-home set

GRIND: In-home set

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has set up an in-home visit with Callaway (Hogansville, Ga.) five-star athlete/receiver Terry Godwin. The Tigers continue to

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Reed gets clearance

Reed gets clearance

Auburn and Bruce Pearl just received instant help for the remainder of the 2014-15 basketball season. It came in the form of 7-foot-1, 240-pound cente

 • Jeffrey Lee
National Prep Showcase: Diallo emerges

National Prep Showcase: Diallo emerges

Class of 2017 Hamidou Diallo emerged with a strong showing at the National Prep Showcase. Eric Bossi reports from the event.

 • Eric Bossi
Spencer signing in May

Spencer signing in May

Auburn has signed three of its five commitments in the first two days of the early signing period, but the Tigers won't sign either of their other two

 • Jeffrey Lee
Hoops class overview

Hoops class overview

Columbia (Tenn.) State Community College three-star guard T.J. Dunans, one of three signees so far in Auburn's 2015 class, could help out immediately.

 • Jeffrey Lee
Pearl talks signees

Pearl talks signees

HOOPS Bruce Pearl talks about four-star forward Danjel Purifoy and four-star shooting guard New Williams. The two, along with T.J. Dunans, signed with

 • Staff Reports
Pre-game blitz

Pre-game blitz

Two top 2016 prospects visiting, a bevy of elite basketball prospects, plus a big position change highlight our pre-game blitz.

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 • AuburnSports.com Staff
Auburn stays on fire and lands four-star center

Auburn stays on fire and lands four-star center

Auburn's Bruce Pearl, no stranger to second chances, provided a fresh start to Trayvon Reed on Thursday.

 • Eric Bossi
Making it big

Making it big

Four-star SF Danjel Purifoy, who committed to Auburn Friday, is excited about the program's future under Bruce Pearl.

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 • Bryan Matthews
Starting Five: Pearl starts fast

Starting Five: Pearl starts fast

Bruce Pearl is back on the recruiting trail, and that's good news for Auburn. Get the latest on that and more in Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
THE WHIPAROUND: An ascension

THE WHIPAROUND: An ascension

SPONSORED BY BIG GAME BUS: Bruce Pearl and his staff have made remarkable progress during the first five months on the job. How much? Big-time prospec

 • Jay G. Tate
Auburn lands second four-star

Auburn lands second four-star

Four-star power forward Horace Spencer met with Bruce Pearl at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday and committed to Auburn soon after.

 • Eric Bossi
Danjel Purifoy Picks Auburn

Danjel Purifoy Picks Auburn

A big part in selecting a coach is making sure that lead man brings on great assistant coaches around him. With the main goal being recruitment and de

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 • Alex Kline
Elite SF commits

Elite SF commits

FREE: Auburn's 2015 class got off to a fantastic start Friday evening with a commitment from one of the nation's top small forwards.

 • Bryan Matthews
Auburn lands important four-star forward

Auburn lands important four-star forward

Bruce Pearl can't speak to Auburn recruits until Aug. 24, but that hasn't stopped his staff from putting in serious work.

 • Eric Bossi
UAA Finals: Stone impresses in Atlanta

UAA Finals: Stone impresses in Atlanta

Five-star big man Diamond Stone was one of several who impressed Wednesday at Under Armour's The Finals event in metro Atlanta.

 • Dan McDonald
Purifoy is college ready

Purifoy is college ready

Four star wing Danjel Purifoy was one of the top talents that Minnesota offered in the April open period.

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 • Ryan James
Purifoy turning heads with strong spring

Purifoy turning heads with strong spring

A strong spring has Class of 2015 swingman Danjel Purifoy gaining momentum and attention on the recruiting trail.

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 • T.J. Walker
UA Invitational: Purifoy comes through

UA Invitational: Purifoy comes through

Four-star Danjel Purifoy made some game-changing plays at the Under Armour Invitational on Saturday. See who else stood out.

 • Eric Bossi
Purifoy getting interest from Calipari, Cats

Purifoy getting interest from Calipari, Cats

Danjel Purifoy grew up rooting for a (recent) Kentucky great, and the swingman has recruiting interest from the Wildcats.

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 • T.J. Walker
Mailbag: 2015 wing targets, Carlton Bragg, more

Mailbag: 2015 wing targets, Carlton Bragg, more

With Luke Kennard headed to Duke, could Kentucky turn its attention to Derrick Jones on the wing in 2015?

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 • T.J. Walker
Two sleepers wake up Summer Jam crowd

Two sleepers wake up Summer Jam crowd

Justin Tillman was not a total unknown before the Summer Jam, but he used the event to improve his name recognition.

 • Eric Bossi
Under Armour Summer Jam: Day 2

Under Armour Summer Jam: Day 2

MILWAUKEE, WI - Friday's coverage of Under Armour Summer Jam presented by NY2LA Sports featured a few top recruits who stood out. On top of that, ther

 • Alex Kline
Peach Jam: Newton leads Team Final upset

Peach Jam: Newton leads Team Final upset

A big Peach Jam upset by Ja'Quan Newton and Team Final against favored Houston Hoops highlights Eric Bossi's notes from Georgia.

 • Eric Bossi
AU leads for states top 2015 hoops prospect

AU leads for states top 2015 hoops prospect

Centerville (Ala.) small forward Danjel Purifoy, the state's top 2015 prospect, visited Auburn on Tuesday. Purifoy left with an offer from the Tigers

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 • Justin Hokanson