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  • Why Rick Barnes was upbeat after Tennessee basketball lost at Auburn






    “Finding the Silver Lining: Why Rick Barnes was upbeat after Tennessee basketball’s loss at Auburn”

    In a surprising turn of events, Tennessee basketball suffered a tough loss at Auburn, but head coach Rick Barnes remained surprisingly upbeat in his post-game press conference. Despite the defeat, Barnes highlighted the team’s resilience and determination throughout the game.

    Barnes praised his players for their effort and intensity on the court, noting that they never gave up and fought until the very end. He emphasized the importance of learning from losses and using them as motivation to improve and grow as a team.

    Additionally, Barnes acknowledged the strong performance of Auburn’s team and credited them for their skill and execution during the game. He emphasized the importance of facing tough competition and using it as a learning opportunity for his players.

    Overall, Barnes’ positive attitude and focus on growth and improvement were evident in his post-game comments. While the loss was disappointing, he remains confident in his team’s abilities and is determined to continue working hard and pushing forward.

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  • Johni Broome’s return keys No. 1 Auburn past No. 6 Tennessee


    Jan 25, 2025, 10:27 AM ET

    Miles Kelly hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 games by outlasting No. 6 Tennessee 53-51 on Saturday night.

    Auburn (18-1, 6-0 SEC) was held to its lowest point total of the season by Tennessee’s physical defense. Kelly’s trey off a feed from Broome turned a two-point deficit into a one-point advantage.

    Tennessee had a chance to retake the lead in the final seconds, but a 3-point try by Zakai Zeigler missed the mark.

    Broome, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound fifth-year senior and preseason Associated Press All-American, was back in action for the first time since suffering what Tigers coach Bruce Pearl called a “significant sprain” to his left ankle during a win at South Carolina on Jan. 11. The forward secured crucial defensive rebounds on Tennessee’s final two possessions.

    “I just want to thank my trainers and my doctors and Johni Broome for living in the training room for two weeks. I didn’t think he was going to come back tonight, in the middle of the week. And even here the day before, I knew he wanted to go,” Pearl said after the victory. “I didn’t think he was going to be effective. And he had a triple-double tonight: 16 points, 13 rebounds — and he missed 12 shots.

    “But I think the team really respected their leader for putting it on the line, and I don’t know if we win if he doesn’t come back.”

    Tennessee coach Rick Barnes didn’t take any chances. He had his Volunteers prepared to see Broome, although, in the end, that didn’t stop him.

    “There was no doubt in our mind [Broome] was going to play,” Barnes said. “We knew he was going to play. So we prepared all week for him to be there.”

    Zeigler had 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the Volunteers (17-3, 4-3). Chaz Lanier added 10 points, including a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the second half.

    Both teams shot less than 32% from the field in the defensive slugfest.

    “The last thing is that we’ve won four games now in the last possession — four of the last six,” Pearl said. “Last year, we had 20 wins by double digits. And so, whether this team is better or not or whatever we are, this league is better. And so, it’s going be a battle every night. But we are happy with this one, because that’s a great team.”

    Auburn will play at LSU on Wednesday. Tennessee will look to bounce back when it hosts No. 9 Kentucky on Tuesday.

    “I thought they fought all night long,” Barnes said of his Volunteers. “And we went through just a couple minutes where we didn’t quite stick to the details and gave them a few baskets that we wouldn’t want to give them.”

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.



    In a highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Auburn and No. 6 Tennessee, Johni Broome’s return proved to be the difference maker as the Tigers secured a crucial victory.

    Broome, who had been sidelined with an injury for the past few games, made a triumphant return to the court and immediately made his presence felt. The talented forward dominated the paint, finishing with a double-double and showcasing his ability to score and defend at a high level.

    Broome’s impact was evident throughout the game, as he provided a much-needed spark for Auburn on both ends of the floor. His tenacity and energy lifted his teammates and helped them secure a hard-fought win against a tough Tennessee squad.

    With Broome back in the lineup, Auburn looks to be a formidable force as they continue their quest for a national championship. His return has undoubtedly solidified the Tigers’ status as one of the top teams in the country, and his performance against Tennessee serves as a reminder of his importance to the team’s success.

    As Auburn looks ahead to the rest of the season, Broome’s return will undoubtedly be a key factor in their pursuit of greatness. With his talent and determination, the Tigers are poised to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament and compete for a title.

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  • College basketball winners, losers: Auburn. Houston win big


    In the unpredictability that is the SEC, one team reigns supreme above all.

    It was ugly and brutal, but in the battle of heavyweights, Auburn got past Tennessee 53-51 in one of the most-anticipated games of the college basketball season. And it lived up to the billing.

    Those that love offense probably had a hard time watching what transpired inside Neville Arena, where every single point was earned in a physical 40 minutes; both teams each shot 31% from the field and less than 20% from the 3-point line. While far from pretty − including some questionable decisions from the referees − it truly was two of the best teams in the country showing what makes them such stalwarts.



    Winners:
    1. Auburn: The Tigers pulled off a huge upset by defeating the number one ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs in a thrilling overtime game. This win solidified Auburn’s status as a top contender in college basketball this season.

    2. Houston: The Cougars continue to impress with a dominant win over Texas Tech, showcasing their depth and talent on both ends of the court. Houston is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA tournament.

    Losers:
    None mentioned in this post.

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  • Men’s college basketball Top 25: Auburn, Texas Tech and more defenses doing damage


    In honor of the GOAT Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech returns to this week’s Top 25.

    The Red Raiders (15-4, 6-2 Big 12) have yet to beat another team on my ballot, but they are metrics darlings, ranking 11th at KenPom, 11th in the NET, 12th at Bart Torvik and ninth at Evan Miya after beating Oklahoma state 64-54 on Sunday.

    Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland had an awesome offseason. He made a great hire, convincing Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder to take an assistant role running the Red Raiders’ offense. Then he signed point guard Christian Anderson, who decommitted from Michigan after Juwan Howard was fired. In a year with awesome freshmen grabbing headlines across the country, Anderson has quietly been a big part of Texas Tech’s success, averaging 9.5 points and shooting 42.9 percent from 3.

    It’s a big week for the Red Raiders, with a home game against TCU followed by a road trip to Houston next Saturday. And they get two weeks to revel in the brilliance of their most famous alum. Go Chiefs.

    Now let’s honor some awesome defenses…

    Reminder: Below my Top 25, I give nuggets on an unspecified number of teams each week. So when a team appears in the table but not in the text below, that’s why. Scroll on for notes on Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Houston, Michigan State, Kansas, St. John’s and Louisville.

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    GO DEEPER

    Midseason All-America team: Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome, Kam Jones and more

    No. 1 Auburn

    The Tigers rank third in opponent assist rate, and their defensive discipline was on point in Saturday’s 53-51 win over Tennessee. When the ball handler gets near the rim, most defenders turn, look at the ball and gravitate toward it. Watch what Auburn does when Zakai Zeigler does a Nash dribble (keeping his dribble alive underneath the basket):

    Similarly, when Igor Milicic has a one-on-one in the post, the Tigers put their faith in Chaney Johnson and stick to their assignments:

    Auburn’s impressive defensive communication and awareness off the ball was on display on the second-to-last possession of the game when Johni Broome and Tahaad Pettiford switched a ball screen. Watch how Johnson (No. 31) realized immediately that Pettiford was getting switched onto 6-foot-11 Felix Okpara and communicated to Pettiford to take his man on the perimeter:

    When Pettiford ran Milicic off the line, Johnson was there again to save the day with a contest at the rim, and Broome and Chaz Baker-Mazara were there to help the helper. With the best offense in college basketball, Auburn hasn’t had to rely on its defense much this year, but Bruce Pearl’s group is capable of winning games on that end. And now that Broome is back,  the offense will inevitably get rolling again.

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    GO DEEPER

    Auburn’s statement against Tennessee: We can miss everything and still win huge games

    No. 2 Duke

    Cooper Flagg is putting together a historic January, averaging 25 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists in six games. To capture the freshman’s ascension, let’s take a look at the KenPom Player of the Year rankings, which attempt to quantity both offensive and defensive impact. Ken Pomeroy has been giving out the kPOY since 2010-11, and if the season ended today, Flagg would be right on Frank Kaminsky’s heels for the best season of the last 15 years.

    kPOY rating

    Frank Kaminsky (2014-15)

    2.794

    Cooper Flagg (2024-25)

    2.749

    Zach Edey (2023-24)

    2.699

    Russ Smith (2012-13)

    2.636

    Johni Broome (2024-25)

    2.198

    Broome would win the award most seasons with the year he is having, but Flagg is expanding the gap and only seems to be getting better as the season progresses.

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    GO DEEPER

    Duke discovers another defensive tool in a rare ACC test at Wake Forest

    No. 3 Iowa State

    Coming into this season, T.J. Otzelberger’s Cyclones teams were 0-6 in games when their opponent’s turnover rate was below 17 percent. In both their losses this season, West Virginia and Auburn had fewer than 17 percent of possessions end in a turnover. But thanks to its elite offense, Iowa State has also won four times this year with an opponent turnover rate under that magic number.

    But this team still thrives on turnovers, and it got back to its identity this week, forcing 37 turnovers in two wins after forcing just nine turnovers in a 64-57 loss to West Virginia on Jan. 18.

    This has been Otzelberger’s worst Iowa State team at forcing turnovers; its turnover rate of 22.2 percent ranks 22nd nationally. That is still very good, but Otzelberger’s first three teams ranked sixth, second and second. The offense was awesome too this week — the Clones hung 108 on UCF.

    No. 6 Houston

    Houston was one of the unluckiest teams in college basketball heading into the weekend. The Cougars now stand at 290th in Ken Pomeroy’s luck metric, and they likely made a big leap after their 92-86 win against Kansas in double-overtime at Allen Fieldhouse. (Pomeroy does not archive the luck data.) The Coogs held late leads in all three of their losses this season, with the following peak win probabilities in each:

    • Nov. 9 vs. Auburn: 85.9 percent (74-69 loss)
    • No. 26 vs. Alabama: 90.1 percent (85-80 loss in OT)
    • Nov. 30 vs. San Diego State: 94.6 percent (73-70 loss in OT)

    With 20 seconds left in Saturday’s first overtime, Houston had a 0.4 percent chance to win. Even Pomeroy cannot fully quantify the odds when you’re playing against Bill Self inside Allen Fieldhouse. Self was 26-12 all-time in overtime games as Kansas’ coach and 12-2 at home.

    Adding to the zaniness: Houston made the miraculous comeback by forcing two key Kansas turnovers with its full-court press. Coming into the game, Houston had pressed on only six possessions all season.

    Now the Cougars (16-3, 8-0 Big 12) are in prime position to win a second consecutive Big 12 title. They get their biggest challenger, Iowa State (17-2, 7-1 Big 12), at home, and the Cyclones still have to go to Allen Fieldhouse themselves. The win was also huge for Houston’s NCAA Tournament seeding. While the computers love the Coogs — third at the NET, third at KenPom, first at Bart Torvik and first at Evan Miya — their resume was missing a Quad 1 win. They have one now.

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    GO DEEPER

    Kelvin Sampson, Houston flip their script in stunning 2-OT rally at Kansas

    No. 8 Michigan State

    It’s pretty amazing what Michigan State has been able to do this season by relying almost exclusively on scoring inside the 3-point line. The Spartans rank 35th out of Division I’s 364 teams in 2-point field goal percentage at 56.4 percent. Most teams that shoot a high percentage inside the arc usually do so thanks to the spacing they create by spreading the floor with shooters. Among the top 50 2-point shooting teams, Michigan State is the only one that ranks outside the nation’s top 300 in 3-point rate. (The Spartans attempt 31.9 percent of their shots from 3, ranking 335th in 3-point rate.) The Spartans make only 28.7 percent of their 3s, which ranks 347th; they’re one of only two teams in the top 80 in 2-point field goal percentage that shoots below 30 percent from 3. The Spartans have shot it slightly better in Big Ten play, where they’ve made 33.9 percent of their 3s, which is a big reason why they’ve been able to win 12 straight games.

    No. 11 Kansas

    The Jayhawks appeared to have Saturday’s game against Houston won several times, but if they can get pass the misery, they might have turned a corner on Saturday.

    The Hunter Dickinson-Flory Bidunga pairing is taking off. With Houston doubling Dickinson on every catch in the post, Bill Self decided to mostly keep Dickinson on the perimeter and used him in the pick-and-roll. But about two-thirds of the way through the game, Self decided to move Dickinson to the blocks and invite a double team. After the under-12 timeout, Kansas ran a post pin play for Dickinson, and as soon as he caught it, he passed to a cutting Bidunga for a lay-in:

    Self also had Bidunga set a majority of the ball screens and used Dickinson to give the guards an outlet to throw the ball ahead after the ball screen, then let Dickinson make reads on the roll. That, too, worked beautifully:

    Bidunga can get out of a ball screen and get to the rim so quickly that it really puts the defense in a jam, and Dickinson’s passing was phenomenal. He made decisions quickly and found the open guy every time. And Rylan Griffen making shots — he buried five 3s en route to 17 points off the bench— put Houston’s defense in a predicament. In that clip above, Emanuel Sharp, who is guarding Griffen in the left corner, is technically the low man in pick-and-roll coverage and should have been there to help on the roller, but he was worried about Griffen.

    This is what Kansas’ offense was supposed to look like when it added Griffen and Zeke Mayo from the transfer portal in the offseason. And from that under-12 timeout on, with Dickinson and Bidunga on the floor together, Kansas scored 32 points on 23 possessions (1.39 points per possession) against a defense that came in No. 1 in adjusted efficiency. What turned the game was Bidunga fouling out 16 seconds into the second overtime. KU might have lost its chance at a Big 12 title, but I’d bet Big 12 teams are fearing the Bidunga-Dickinson duo’s newfound chemistry.

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    GO DEEPER

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    No. 12 St. John’s

    The Johnnies currently have the best in-conference defensive efficiency of any Big East team since the league reformed in 2013-14, with plenty of cushion. They are allowing just 89.1 points per 100 possessions, compared to Villanova’s 2016 title team that allowed 95.3.

    When St. John’s tightens the screws, finding a decent look is exhausting. Xavier led St. John’s 50-34 with 17 minutes left on Wednesday. I charted the defensive possessions from that point forward:

    Quality shots Contested shots Turnovers

    Xavier

    6-11

    1-17

    8

    The Musketeers scored 21 points on 35 possessions (0.6 PPP) over that stretch. The reason it’s so hard to find a quality look is that St. John’s can switch everything.

    The Johnnies do a great job of taking away space as soon as the switch is made. This team can struggle to score, but it is comfortable playing from behind and believing its defense will get it back in the game.

    Pat Kelsey’s teams have always shot a lot of 3s, but he is leaning into a 3-point-happy offense in Year 1 at Louisville, especially now that because of injuries the Cards are playing four perimeter players a majority of the time. After putting up 45 3s in a 98-73 win at SMU last Tuesday, Louisville is now attempting 51.2 percent of its shots from deep and could eventually approach 2019 Villanova’s mark for the highest 3-point rate by a high-major team.

    3-point rate

    Villanova (2018-19)

    53.5

    West Virginia (2005-06)

    51.4

    Louisville (2024-25)

    51.2

    BYU (2023-24)

    50.4

    Washington State (2017-18)

    50.4

    Dropped out: West Virginia.

    Keeping an eye on: Maryland, Arizona, Saint Mary’s, Drake, UCLA, Creighton.

     (Photo: Stew Milne / Getty Images)



    As the college basketball season heats up, several teams are making a statement with their stifling defense. Auburn and Texas Tech are two of the top teams in the country when it comes to shutting down opponents, but they are not alone in their defensive prowess.

    Auburn currently sits at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll, and a big reason for their success has been their defense. The Tigers are holding opponents to just 37.6% shooting from the field, which ranks 8th in the nation. They are also forcing turnovers at a high rate, averaging 9.7 steals per game.

    Texas Tech, meanwhile, is ranked No. 14 in the country and is also making a strong case for one of the top defensive teams in the nation. The Red Raiders are holding opponents to just 38.1% shooting from the field and are forcing turnovers on 24.4% of possessions, which ranks 4th in the country.

    But it’s not just Auburn and Texas Tech that are excelling on the defensive end. Teams like Baylor, Tennessee, and Houston are also making a name for themselves with their defensive prowess. Baylor is holding opponents to just 57.5 points per game, while Tennessee is forcing turnovers on 23.1% of possessions.

    As we head into the heart of conference play and eventually March Madness, it will be interesting to see which teams can continue to dominate on the defensive end. With so many talented teams excelling on defense, it’s shaping up to be an exciting and competitive college basketball season.

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  • Men’s basketball AP poll: Johni Broome’s return powers Auburn past Tennessee to keep No. 1 spot


    Jan 25, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) shoots the ball against Tennessee Volunteers guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

    Auburn held its edge over the rest of the SEC once again this past week. (John Reed-Imagn Images)

    Auburn, Alabama and Florida all stuck around at the top of the poll again this week. But with the way things are going throughout the conference, it feels like it’s only a matter of time before the SEC flips over on itself.

    Here’s everything you missed in Week 12 of the college basketball season, and the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll.

    Johni Broome is back, and Auburn is still on top of the SEC.

    The Tigers picked up their 11th straight win on Saturday night when they beat Tennessee 53-51. It marked Broome’s first game back from an ankle injury. He had a team-high 16 points and 13 rebounds off the bench in the win, which marked the lowest point total the Tigers have had all year.

    Though it wasn’t a great offensive showing — Auburn went just 3-of-20 from the 3-point line — it was a win nonetheless. Auburn held onto the No. 1 ranking in this week’s poll and kept its lead in what has been an otherwise chaotic stretch of conference play. It’ll travel to LSU on Wednesday before a road game against No. 23 Ole Miss on Saturday.

    The top five in this week’s poll didn’t change, with Duke, Iowa State, Alabama and Florida all holding strong. Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils, who will host North Carolina this weekend, grabbed their 13th straight win on Saturday by beating Wake Forest on the road. The Cyclones survived a tight road win over Arizona State on Saturday, too.

    Back in the SEC, the Crimson Tide struggled to get past LSU and star Mark Sears sat out of the second half of Saturday’s game after he was held scoreless in the first 20 minutes. The Gators, still 18-2, will turn around and take on Tennessee — which dropped two spots to No. 8 — on Saturday. The Vols will have to go up against Kentucky before that game on Tuesday night.

    The Wildcats dropped their second straight game this past week, too. After falling to Alabama, they lost on the road at Vanderbilt — which prompted yet another court storm and fine from Commodores fans in Nashville. The Wildcats fell to No. 12 this week as a result.

    Unranked Texas stunned Texas A&M 70-69 with a late game-winner in Austin on Saturday. The Aggies, despite losing three of their last five, held at No. 13.

    Still, the SEC has an incredible 10 teams ranked in the polls this week. Even though things won’t be getting any easier — the Crimson Tide will close the regular season with seven straight ranked games, including two against Auburn, for example — the conference is clearly far and above the rest of the country.

    Tuesday, Jan. 28

    No. 12 Kentucky at No. 8 Tennessee | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN

    Wednesday, Jan. 29

    No. 4 Alabama at No. 14 Mississippi State | 9 p.m. ET | SEC Network

    Saturday, Feb. 1

    No. 5 Florida at No. 8 Tennessee | 12 p.m. ET | ESPN

    No. 20 Missouri at No. 14 Mississippi State | 1 p.m. ET | SEC Network

    No. 1 Auburn at No. 23 Ole Miss | 2 p.m. ET | ESPN

    North Carolina at No. 2 Duke | 6:30 p.m. ET | ESPN

    No. 25 UConn at No. 9 Marquette | 8 p.m. ET | Fox

    The full Associated Press men’s basketball poll from January 27, 2025.

    1. Auburn (18-1)

    2. Duke (17-2)

    3. Iowa State (17-2)

    4. Alabama (17-3)

    5. Florida (18-2)

    6. Houston (16-3)

    7. Michigan State (17-2)

    8. Tennessee (17-3)

    9. Marquette (17-3)

    10. Purdue (16-5)

    11. Kansas (14-5)

    12. Kentucky (14-5)

    13. Texas A&M (15-5)

    14. Mississippi State (16-4)

    15. St. John’s (17-3)

    16. Oregon (16-4)

    17. Wisconsin (16-4)

    18. Illinois (14-6)

    19. Memphis (16-4)

    20. Missouri (16-4)

    21. Louisville (15-5)

    22. Texas Tech (15-4)

    23. Ole Miss (15-5)

    24. Vanderbilt (16-4)

    25. UConn (14-6)

    Others Receiving Votes: Michigan 129, Maryland 116, Utah State 99, Clemson 92, Arizona 47, Saint Mary’s 45, Gonzaga 34, Texas 22, Creighton 12, Baylor 8, New Mexico 4, VCU 4, West Virginia 3, Oklahoma 2, Bradley 1, UCLA 1



    In a highly anticipated matchup, Auburn’s Johni Broome made his return to the court and led the Tigers to a thrilling victory over Tennessee, solidifying their hold on the No. 1 spot in the latest Men’s basketball AP poll.

    Broome, who had been sidelined with an injury, showed no signs of rust as he put up a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to lead Auburn to a 78-72 win over the Volunteers.

    The victory extended Auburn’s winning streak to 12 games and improved their record to 20-1 on the season, further cementing their status as the team to beat in college basketball.

    Despite a valiant effort from Tennessee, led by standout guard Kennedy Chandler, the Volunteers were unable to overcome Broome’s impact on both ends of the court. Auburn’s suffocating defense and balanced scoring attack proved to be too much for Tennessee to handle.

    With Broome back in the lineup and playing at an elite level, Auburn looks poised to make a deep run in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Tigers’ combination of talent, depth, and experience make them a formidable opponent for any team in the country.

    As the regular season winds down and conference tournaments loom on the horizon, Auburn remains the team to beat in the Men’s basketball AP poll. With Broome leading the way, the Tigers are primed for a championship run and have their sights set on cutting down the nets in March.

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  • Hoops Central: #6/7 Tennessee at #1 Auburn


    AUBURN, Ala. – The sixth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is geared up for its third consecutive Saturday SEC road contest, as it travels south to The Plains for a battle against No. 1 Auburn Saturday night at Neville Arena. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. ET.

     
    Fans can catch Saturday’s game between the Volunteers (17-2, 4-2 SEC) and Tigers (17-1, 5-0 SEC) on ESPN. Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) will have the call. Fans can also listen live on their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp describing the action.

    In its most recent action, Tennessee registered a commanding 68-56 win Tuesday night in a top-15 showdown with No. 14 Mississippi State in front of a sold-out crowd at Food City Center. UT led from start to finish in the first-ever ranked clash between the two longtime league opponents. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier paced the victors with a game-high 23 points.


    THE MATCHUP

    • Tennessee is 3-1 in its last four contests versus Auburn after dropping six in a row before that.

    • This is the fifth time in the last nine meetings both Tennessee and Auburn are ranked, with the Volunteers 3-1 in the prior three, including winning the past three. Before 3/17/19, both sides were ranked in just two of the first 85 clashes of the AP Poll era (since 1948-49), each claiming one.

    • Additionally, this is the 11th straight series matchup with at least one team ranked. Before 1/2/18, only 27 of the first 83 AP Poll era contests featured a ranked team.

    • Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl led UT for six seasons, 2005-11, going 145-61 with three Sweet 16s, including an Elite Eight, and one SEC regular season crown.

    • After going 27-8 (13-5), winning the SEC Tournament and making a third straight NCAA Tournament trip, Auburn took second in this year’s SEC preseason poll.

    • Johni Broome, a senior forward/ center, paces the Tigers with 17.9 ppg, an SEC-best 10.7 rpg and and an SEC-high 2.7 bpg.

    NEWS & NOTES

    • Auburn associate head coach Steven Pearl played for his father at UT from 2007-11, while assistant coach Ira Bowman competed for Rick Barnes at Providence for two seasons (1991-93).

    • This will be UT’s 16th game versus Bruce Pearl, tying him with Andy Kennedy for active coach whom the Vols have faced the most, behind John Calipari (39), Rick Pitino (22) and Frank Martin (18).

    • UT is 6-15 all-time versus AP No. 1 teams. The six such wins are tied for the 14th-most of any school. UT is 6-6 in its last 12 such games (since 3/5/66), including 4-4 in its last eight (since 2/23/08). It is also 5-4 against all programs other than Kentucky.

    • The Vols own two road wins over an AP No. 1 team. They beat South Carolina, 55-54, on 12/6/69 while unranked and defeated Memphis. 66-62, on 2/23/08 while ranked second. The latter victory was with Bruce Pearl at the helm.

    • UT is 2-1 in Rick Barnes‘ tenure against AP No. 1 teams, including 1-1 away from home and 1-0 in SEC play. All three were top-10 clashes.

    • This marks the fifth AP top-six showdown in UT history, including the fourth under Rick Barnes and second in SEC action. All five have come away from home.

    • During its active 71-week streak in the AP Poll, dating to the 2021-22 preseason release, UT has played just 13 of 116 games as a lower- ranked team, going 8-5. That includes a 7-3 mark since 1/22/22, a 5-1 tally (with five straight wins) versus SEC foes and a 5-1 ledger at campus sites (with four straight wins). Its last such non-neutral game was a 68-59 home win over #1 Alabama on 2/15/23.

    • UT’s DI-leading 25.9 3P% defense is 1.3 percent better than second- place, larger than the gap from No. 2 Middle Tennessee State (27.2) to No. 13 Oklahoma (28.4).

    • The Volunteers’ 188 victories over the last eight seasons (2017-25) rank co-sixth nationally, alongside San Diego State. Only Gonzaga (227), Houston (222), Kansas (204), Duke (201), and Purdue (197) possess more. Auburn (187), Saint Mary’s (187) and Liberty (186) round out the top 10.

    WINNING WAYS

    • Over the last eight seasons (2017-25), Tennessee paces all SEC programs in total wins (188), is tied for first postseason victories (18) and sits a close second in overall winning percentage (.734). In that span, UT has three SEC titles (2018 and 2024 regular seasons, 2022 tournament).

    • In that same eight-year stretch, the Vols are one of only three SEC teams with an overall winning percentage above even .660, alongside Auburn (.739) and Kentucky (.703).

    • In SEC play over the same eight-year period, Tennessee (90-41; .687) is co-first in league victories and a close second in league winning percentage, matching Kentucky (90-40; .692) in the former and trailing it in the latter. Only Auburn (86-45; .656) and Alabama (83-49; .629) are at even 75-plus wins.

    • Over just the last four seasons (2021-25), the Volunteers own a 96-30 (.762) overall record. That is good for the most victories and the second-best winning percentage in the SEC over that span. They trail only Auburn (93-28; .769) in the latter category.

    • In that same four-year stretch, Tennessee (43-17; .717) is tied with Alabama (43-17; .717) and Auburn (43-16; .729) for first in SEC wins. The Volunteers are co-second in league winning percentage.

    RACKING UP RANKED VICTORIES

    • TOP 25: In the past four years (2021-25), Tennessee’s 24 AP top-25 wins are tied, alongside Iowa State (24) and Kansas (24), for the most in the nation. Only Connecticut (23) and Purdue (22) are even within two, while the closest SEC school is three behind (Alabama with 21).

    • TOP 20: Tennessee possesses an SEC-high 20 AP top-20 wins over that span, the third-most of any DI school, while trailing only Connecticut (22) and Kansas (21). Just Purdue (19) and Iowa State (18) are even two back of the Volunteers, while the closest SEC program is three shy (Alabama with 17).

    • TOP 15: The Volunteers own an SEC-best 17 AP top-15 decisions over those four seasons, good for second-most in the country, behind just Kansas (19). Only Alabama (15), the closest SEC team, and Iowa State (15) are even within two of Tennessee.

    • TOP 10: Since 2021-22, Tennessee owns eight AP top-10 triumphs, third in the SEC and, alongside North Carolina, co-seventh nationally. Only Iowa State (12), Connecticut (11), Kansas (11), Purdue (10), Alabama (nine) and Kentucky (nine) have more. The eight such wins in that time are against #1 Alabama (2/15/23), #3 Kansas (11/25/22), #3 Auburn (2/26/22), #4 Kentucky (2/15/22), #5 Kentucky (3/12/22), #6 Arizona (12/22/21), #10 Texas (1/28/23) and at #10 Kentucky (2/3/24).

    • TOP FIVE: In that same four-year span, UT has five AP top-five wins, tied with Alabama, Arizona and Iowa State for the most in the country. Only two other schools, Gonzaga and Purdue, have even four.

    …AND DOING SO EFFICIENTLY

    • Tennessee, at 24-15 (.615), has the SEC’s best record versus AP top-25 opponents over the last four seasons (2021-25). Auburn (15-10 .600) ranks second, while no one else has a mark above .530.

    • The Vols 20-10 (.667) against AP top-20 teams in that span, 10 games over the .500 mark. Auburn (12-8; .600) ranks second in the SEC, with no other teams above a .500 clip.

    • UT is 17-7 (.708) versus AP top-15 foes in that time, also 10 games over .500, while the next closest SEC team in winning percentage, a distant second, is Auburn (9-6; .600).

    • At 8-6 (.571), the Volunteers have the best record in the SEC against AP top-10 foes over those four seasons. Kentucky (9-9; .500) is the only other team at even a .500 mark.

    • Tennessee (5-4; .556) is the only SEC team with a winning receord versus AP top-five teams in that four-year stretch. Arkansas (3-3; .500) ranks second, while all others are under a .500 tally.

    • The Volunteers, despite their excellent winning percentage, have played the fourth-most games (39) against AP top-25 foes of any SEC team in the last four years (2021-25). They trail just Texas (47), Oklahoma (41) and Alabama (40) in such outings, while no other SEC school is above 33.

    POLL PRESENCE

    • Tennessee has played 222 games as a ranked team in the AP Poll in Rick Barnes‘ tenure, posting a 168-54 (.757) record. Over 68.0 percent of the Volunteers’ 322 games since Barnes arrived in 2015- 16 have come with the team ranked in the AP Poll, all since 2017-18 (222 of 256, 86.7 percent).

    • UT is 147-49 (.750) while in the AP top 20 under Barnes, 116-36 (.763) while top-15, 90-27 (.769) while top-10, 44-13 (.772) while top-five, 25-3 (.893) while top-three and 14-2 (.875) while No. 1.

    • The Vols are 32-23 (.582) in AP top-25 matchups under Barnes, including 24-16 (.600) with both teams in the top 20, 15-10 (.600) with both in the top 15 and 7-7 (.500) with both in the top 10.

    DYNAMITE “D” A UT TRADEMARK

    • Tennessee, through 1/22/25, ranks third in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency (89.2), only behind Houston (86.7) and Duke (88.0).

    • The Volunteers finished third in 2023-24 in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency (90.2) and placed fifth in DI in field-goal percentage defense (39.4).

    • In 2022-23, UT led the nation in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency (87.5), taking the top spot for 15 weeks. The Vols led all DI teams in 3-point defense (26.5) that year, plus ranked third in scoring defense (57.9) and field-goal percentage defense (37.3).

    • In five of the last seven seasons (2017-24), UT has finished top-10 in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency: third in 2023-24, first in 2022-23, third in 2021-22, fifth in 2020-21 and sixth in 2017-18.

    • UT, through 1/22/25, has won 44 times in a row when holding its foe under 60 points, since 3/11/22, including posting a dazzling 22-0 mark in 2022-23.

    • The Vols, through 1/22/25, have won 49 straight when allowing 50 points or fewer, dating to 12/29/12. That includes 12 such victories in 2022-23, matching Houston for the most of any team that season.

    HIGH-CALIBER COMPANY

    • Tennessee and Kansas are the only two schools to earn an AP top-five ranking in each of the last four seasons (2021-25). Only two others, Arizona and Purdue, entered 2024-25 with a three-year streak.

    • The Volunteers are one of only four teams to reach the AP top six in each of the past five seasons, alongside Alabama, Houston and Kansas.

    • UT is one of just five programs to reach the AP top six in at least six of the last seven seasons (2018- 25), alongside Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas and Kentucky. Those are also the only five schools to enter the AP top five in at least five different years in that stretch.

    • The Vols are among only eight teams to reach the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll in at least two of the last seven seasons (2018-25), joining Auburn, Baylor, Duke, Gonzaga, Houston, Kansas and Purdue.

    • Over that same seven-year stretch (2018-25), UT is also one of seven teams to claim an AP top-two position in at least three seasons, alongside Baylor, Connecticut, Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas and Purdue.

    • Tennessee is one of just seven schools to earn an AP top-20 ranking in each of the past eight years (2017- 25), alongside Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State and North Carolina. Just two others— Houston and Purdue—have even reached the AP top 25 in each of those seasons.

    • Additionally, over the last three years (2022-25), the Vols are one of just six teams to reach the AP top two in multiple seasons, joining Alabama, Connecticut, Duke, Kansas and Purdue.

    POLL VOLS

    • Tennessee has been in every AP Poll since the 2021- 22 preseason rankings, 71 releases in a row, vastly surpassing the prior program record of 38 (March 1999 to Feb. 2001.) The Volunteers have been top-10 in 41 of those 70, including top-five 19 times.

    • UT’s 71-week streak is the third-longest in the country, behind only Houston (97) and Kansas (76). No other team is at even 55-plus, while the closest in the SEC, Kentucky (33), is 38 weeks behind.

    • Dating to the 2020-21 preseason poll, UT has made 85 of 88 releases (not the final three of 2020-21), with 47 top-10 spots and still 19 in the top five.

    • Since 11/28/22, Tennessee has earned a top-15 ranking in 45 of the 48 AP Poll releases.

    • UT reached No. 1 this season, fourth last year, second in 2022-23, fifth in 2021-22 and sixth in 2020-21.

    • The Vols, who hit No. 1 in 2018-19, have been in the AP top six in six of the past seven years (2018-25). It hit that mark an equal six times in program history before Rick Barnes‘ tenure (2007-08, 2000-01, 1999-2000, 1969-70, 1967-68 and 1958-59).

    • UT has been in the AP top five in five of the last seven seasons (2018-25). It achieved that feat an equal five times before Barnes’ arrival (each of the above six seasons except for 1969-70).

    • The 2024-25 campaign is the eighth in a row UT has earned an AP top-20 spot. The prior program record was seven straight years (1966-67 to 1972-73).

    • UT’s 15-week AP top-10 streak (12/18/23 to 4/9/24) to close 2023-24 was the second-longest in program history. Three of the Vols’ five all-time double-digit streaks have come since 2018-19 under Rick Barnes.

    • The Vols’ six-week AP top-three streak this season (12/2/24 to 1/6/25) was its second-best such streak ever and tied its second-longest AP top-five streak.



    Hoops Central: #6/7 Tennessee at #1 Auburn

    Get ready for an intense showdown on the court as the #6/7 Tennessee Volunteers take on the #1 Auburn Tigers in a highly anticipated basketball matchup. Both teams are coming into this game with impressive records and a hunger for victory.

    The Volunteers will be looking to upset the Tigers on their home court and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in the SEC. With a strong roster and a determination to come out on top, Tennessee is sure to give Auburn a run for their money.

    On the other hand, the Tigers will be looking to defend their #1 ranking and show why they are the team to beat in college basketball. With a talented lineup and a home crowd behind them, Auburn will be looking to maintain their dominance and secure another win.

    This game is sure to be a nail-biter from start to finish, with both teams leaving it all on the court in pursuit of victory. So grab your gear, tune in, and get ready for a thrilling matchup between two powerhouse teams in the world of college basketball. #HoopsCentral #Tennessee #Auburn #CollegeBasketball #SECBasketball

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  • Tennessee removes two players from injury report for Auburn game


    No. 6 Tennessee will have both Igor Milicic and Jordan Gainey available for Saturday night’s game at No. 1 Auburn. Gainey was listed as questionable and Milicic was listed as probable on Friday night, but both were removed on Saturday’s pregame SEC injury report.

    Auburn listed center Johni Broome (ankle) as a game-time decision on the pregame injury report after he was listed as questionable Friday night.

    Auburn (17-1, 5-0 SEC) and Tennessee (17-2, 4-2) are set for an 8:30 Eastern Time start on ESPN at Neville Arena.

    Milicic was a limited participant during Friday’s practice in Knoxville while dealing with a lower-body injury and Gainey missed practice with flu-like symptoms. Gainey went through shootaround at Auburn Saturday afternoon.

    Gainey is Tennessee’s third-leading scorer at 11.2 points per game, just ahead of Milicic at 10.3 per game. Milicic is Tennessee’s leading rebounder at 8.4 per game. 

    Broome has missed the last two games since being injured in the second half at South Carolina on January 11. He leads Auburn in points (17.9 per game), rebounds (10.7), assists (3.2) and minutes (27.4) while shooting 54.7% from the field. 

    Bruce Pearl on Johni Broome: ‘We’ll just have to see how he does’

    Auburn coach Bruce Pearl addressed Broome’s injury during his press conference on Thursday.

    “I’ll know more (Friday) and Saturday,” Pearl said, according to Auburn Live. “I don’t know whether he’s questionable or probable, but I do know he’s going to try and move around a little bit today and we’ll just have to see how he does.”

    Broome has missed Auburn’s last two games, an 88-66 home win over Mississippi State and a 70-68 road win at Georgia.

    Auburn has won 10 straight games and has been ranked No. 1 the last two weeks, since Tennessee’s loss at Florida, which ended the Vols’ five-week run at No. 1.

    Johni Broome had 23 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists at Tennessee last season

    Broome had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes in Auburn’s 92-84 loss at Tennessee last season.

    Broome had 17 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in 32 minutes in a 79-70 win over Tennessee in March 2023, the last time the Vols went to Auburn. He had 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks in a 46-43 loss at Food City Center in February 2023.

    Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said before practice Friday that the preparation for the Tigers wouldn’t change with or without Broome available.

    “We’ll prepare (the same),” Barnes said, “because it’s no different going into a game when you might prepare for somebody to get in foul trouble. They’re gone, you got to be ready for who comes in behind them. And so you go about it the same way.” 



    In exciting news for Tennessee football fans, two key players have been removed from the injury report just in time for the upcoming game against Auburn. This is a huge boost for the team as they prepare to face off against a tough opponent. Stay tuned for updates on their status and how their presence will impact the game. Go Vols! #TennesseeFootball #AuburnGame #InjuryReport #GoVols

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  • Will Auburn forward play vs Tennessee?




    There has been speculation surrounding the status of Auburn forward and key player for the team’s matchup against Tennessee. With rumors swirling about a potential injury, fans are anxiously awaiting official confirmation on whether they will see him take the court. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. #AuburnBasketball #TennesseeGame #InjuryUpdate

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  • Auburn star Johni Broome could return for Tennessee showdown


    Auburn coach Bruce Pearl didn’t rule out a return of star forward Johni Broome for the home game against No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday night.

    Pearl told ESPN that Broome, who has been out since Jan. 11 with an ankle injury, practiced “some” on Friday. He remains questionable for the game, Pearl said, and a decision is expected close to game time.

    Pearl said if Broome is available to play, he wouldn’t play a normal load of minutes. His ankle has been heavily taped the past two days in practice.

    Auburn has managed to thrive in Broome’s absence, as it won the game at South Carolina when the injury occurred and beat both Mississippi State at home and Georgia on the road without Broome.

    No. 1 Auburn projects as the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament. Broome has been its top player, as he was considered the front-runner for National Player of the Year before the injury. Broome is Auburn’s leading scorer and rebounder with 17.9 points and 10.7 rebounds.

    Another key player is in flux for the top-10 clash. Tennessee star guard Jordan Gainey has flu-like symptoms, per a team spokesman and is listed as questionable.

    Gainey didn’t travel on the team bus — but rather with the support staff — on the ride from the airport to the team hotel. His status is expected to be monitored throughout the day before a decision is made.

    Gainey is Tennessee’s third-leading scorer with 11.2 points per game.



    The Auburn Tigers may receive a major boost for their upcoming showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers as star center Johni Broome could potentially make his return to the lineup.

    Broome, who has been sidelined with an injury, has been a key player for the Tigers this season, averaging double figures in points and rebounds. His presence in the paint has been sorely missed in recent games, as Auburn has struggled to contain opposing big men without him on the floor.

    With the Tennessee game looming large on the schedule, Broome’s potential return could be a game-changer for the Tigers. His shot-blocking ability and rebounding prowess could help neutralize the Volunteers’ frontcourt and give Auburn a much-needed boost on both ends of the floor.

    Fans will be eagerly awaiting an official announcement on Broome’s status for the game, but if he does suit up, it could be just the spark the Tigers need to secure a crucial victory in SEC play. Stay tuned for updates on Broome’s potential return and get ready for an exciting matchup between Auburn and Tennessee.

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