It has been a magical year for the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team but there is still plenty of work to be done.
Bruce Pearl has his squad at No. 2 in the country after recently achieving the No. 1 ranking for the first time in school history. His team is led by standout freshman Jabari Smith, who figures to be a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
The best all-around player and likely defensive player of the year, Walker Kessler sets the tone in the paint. He can provide the team with double-digit points (11.6 PPG) but his biggest contributions come near the backboard. He averages 8.5 rebounds and 4.6 blocks per game. If you come to the paint, you better have a plan.
Zep Jasper won’t fill up the stat sheet but when he isn’t on the floor it is noticeable for the Tigers. His ball-handling skills really help take Auburn to another level. They have a great three-guard rotation with Wendell Green Jr and KD Johnson. A loaded team that is expecting to make some noise in the tourney.
We break down our SEC Power Rankings as the final stretch of the season is upon us.