Tag: Wendell Green Jr.

Auburn still undefeated after tight game against Saint Louis

It was a tough battle, but the Tigers remain unconquered through seven games.

The Auburn Tigers basketball team is still unconquered, but it took some effort to make it so.

The Tigers defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 60-65 on Sunday to propel Auburn to a 7-0 record. The win was Auburn’s 43rd-straight victory at home against a non-conference opponent, a streak the team will hope to keep before it plays its first conference game against the Florida Gators at the end of December.

The game started off strong for Auburn, with the Tigers building a 13-4 lead with just over 14:39 left in the first half, but the Billikens made it tough as the half progressed. Saint Louis took its layups and played tough defense against Auburn’s contested threes, and they even took the lead over the Tigers at a few different points as the first half dwindled. Thanks in part to the efforts of [autotag]Wendell Green Jr.[/autotag], the Tigers were able to end the half up by three points, 36-33.

Saint Louis played a tough second half, but it wouldn’t be enough to stop the Tigers. The defensive effort was particularly stout toward the end of the game, as Saint Louis only scored four points in the last five minutes of the game while the Tigers extended the lead on free throws and consistent baskets. An 11-4 run in that time span by Auburn sealed the game and allowed the Tigers to remain undefeated.

Green Jr. was the game’s highest-scoring player, putting up 17 points on the day. Auburn’s three-point percentage still leaves much to be desired, however, as the Tigers only managed to shoot 18.8 percent from beyond the arc – almost 10 percent less than what Saint Louis was able to accomplish over the game.

The Tigers will be in action next on Dec. 2 when they take on the Colgate Raiders at home in Neville Arena in an attempt to increase their out-of-conference home streak.

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Everything the Tigers said after Auburn’s win over USF

The team talked Auburn’s motivation and the second-half adjustments it needed to win the game.

The Tigers got a hard-fought win against the USF Bulls, but coach [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] expected nothing less.

Auburn’s head coach talked about quite a bit in the team’s post-game media session, but the toughness of the Bulls was a frequent topic. Aside from that, guard [autotag]Allen Flanigan[/autotag] discussed getting back on the court and playing downhill while guard [autotag]Wendell Green Jr.[/autotag] talked about other team’s motivations when playing a premier program like the Auburn Tigers.

Here is everything that the trio said during postgame after Auburn netted its second win of the season on Friday night on its home court:

Auburn falls to Israeli National Team in final game of Israel tour

Auburn fought hard but was unable to best Israel’s national team.

It was by a slim margin of nine points, but the Auburn Tigers were unable to leave their expedition to Israel undefeated.

Auburn lost to the Israeli National Team by a score of 95-86, ending their tenure in the country with a loss and a 2-1 record over three exhibition matches. Unlike the Israeli U20 team and the Israeli All-Star Select, the regular national team boasted NBA competition and players who were much older than the current Tigers roster.

The Tigers kept it close across the entire game, and they ended the first half tied with Israel at 20 apiece. [autotag]Chris Moore[/autotag] was the leading scorer for the Tigers with six points and two rebounds, and emerging star [autotag]Yohan Traore[/autotag] wasn’t too far behind.

Auburn still kept it close at the half, as the Tigers ended the first half of the game trailing 43-41. [autotag]Wendell Green Jr.[/autotag] emerged as the Tigers’ leading scorer at the break, scoring 10 points and netting two assists.

The Tigers found themselves down by 10 at the end of the third, 68-58. Green Jr. continued his dominant performance, ending it with 15 points and six rebounds. [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] showed out as well, scoring eight points and six rebounds.

In the end, though, the Tigers were not able to rally and defeat Israel. The team lost 95-86, but managed to put four of its players in the double digits for scoring. Green Jr. remained the team’s highest scoring, dropping 19 points across the game.

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What is Auburn basketball’s key strength and weakness heading into 2022?

247sports recently broke down each SEC program’s strengths and weaknesses heading into the 2022-23 season. What are Auburn’s areas of concern?

The month of July is referred to as “talking season”, with most of the talking being about the College Football season that is set to begin in less than two months.

However, with basketball continuing to grow in the Southeastern Conference, the season can be broadened to the hardwood.

Auburn Basketball had one of the most successful seasons in history during the 2021-22 athletic year and is looking to build by winning a potential second-straight SEC regular-season title and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

What will help [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag]’s squad reach their goal of winning the program’s first national championship? What will stand in their way? 247sports’ Issac Trotter has taken the time to dissect each SEC program’s strengths and weaknesses in great detail, which included an in-depth look at the Auburn Tigers.

The Tigers will receive a boost in production thanks to an incoming freshman as well as an important transfer this season, but what will be the major area of concern for Auburn? Here’s what Trotter said about the reigning SEC regular-season champions:

Key Players in Auburn’s Unprecedented Success

Reviewing the top player’s performances for Auburn during their run to the regular-season crown.

The Auburn basketball team has had several good years of hoops over the years.

The 2018-19 team made a run to the final four. The following year the Tigers made an appearance in the elite eight. It is pretty remarkable to see how much head coach Bruce Pearl has changed the atmosphere in hoops over the years on the Plains.

His success comes with the ability to recruit some of the best players in the country. By doing so, he has made the Auburn basketball program more notable as of late.

This season, the Tigers will be the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament and could potentially carry that seeding over to the NCAA Tournament if their success continues. Several players have been instrumental to the Tigers’ success this season, and I find it necessary to point out some of the key contributors for the Tigers this season.

A group of highly-regarded transfers, role players, and very successful freshmen highlight the success of the Tigers in the 2022 season.

Buy or Sell: Auburn men’s basketball chances in the NCAA Tournament

Are buying in on Auburn in the tourney?

Over the last handful of games for the Auburn men’s basketball team, it has been a mixed bag of outcomes. At times they look like the team could get back to their dominant ways. Other times they either lose or play an opponent extremely close.

Case in point, the team struggled against the Georgia Bulldogs. That came less than a week after blowing the doors off of the Alabama Crimson Tide. They played a struggling Florida Gators team close and ultimately lost that game. The very next time out, they cruised to a double-digit win over the Ole Miss Rebels.

Despite their recent up and downs, some experts still want you to buy into Auburn and Bruce Pearl in the NCAA Tournament. They have the talent, that is never been a question. Can they put it all together for six straight games to win the championship?

Dalen Cuff is buying the Auburn Tigers in the tourney.

I, more than most, believe in Auburn to win the national title. Its ability to play at pace, be comfortable in chaos and have arguably the best frontcourt in the nation in Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler present unique challenges. The Tigers’ struggles with shooting on the road in SEC play have been a bit concerning, but I think they’re going to learn from their late game losses at Arkansas and Florida. With a 10-1 price, I’m buying.

Verdict: Buy

One should believe with the play of Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler, this team should be poised for a long run in the tournament. If they can shoot a better percentage from behind the arc, you have to really like their chances in the postseason.

Instant Analysis: Point guards heat up, Tigers beat Ole Miss 77-64

Our initial takeaways from the win over Ole Miss.

As they have every time this season, Auburn rebounded from a loss with a win.

No. 4 Auburn (24-3, 13-2 SEC) beat Ole Miss 77-64 in Auburn Arena Wednesday night to complete the season sweep.

Auburn had a double-digit lead most of the half but came out cold to start the second half and saw the lead fall to 3 points.

Two Zep Jasper 3-pointers and great defense soon had Auburn back up by double-digits and Ole Miss was unable to get it any closer.

Auburn’s point guards were a major reason for Auburn’s big win, Jasper and Wendell Green Jr. combined for 29 points and went 7-of-13 from 3-point range. Here are some takeaways from Auburn’s 25th win of the season.

Takeaways from Auburn basketball vs Alabama

This was a MASSIVE win for the Tigers.

The officiating in the Southeastern Conference is straight-up embarrassing.

Auburn defeated No. 24 Alabama 81-77 to improve to 15-1 and 4-0 in SEC play. It was not easy, and it was due in part to the officiating. The SEC needs to fix it.

Auburn star Jabari Smith scored a career-high 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field. He had 7 rebounds, an assist, and 4 blocks to go along with the points. He was huge for the Tigers in such a tough road environment.

Auburn is beginning to show signs of a championship-caliber team. Walker Kessler fouled out for the second straight game (again, bad officiating) and Dylan Cardwell filled in nicely for him (6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 blocks). The depth on this team is insane.

Here are five takeaways from No. 4 Auburn’s win over Alabama.

Where Auburn basketball stands before facing South Carolina

Here is an overview of Auburn basketball before the Tigers play South Carolina.

Auburn basketball feels like it is at an all-time high.

The Tigers have asserted themselves in the rankings and aim to take control of the SEC now that conference play has begun. However, Auburn is one of the many teams in the Southeastern Conference that has a complete roster from top to bottom. Anyone can beat any team on a given night in the SEC. After picking up a win over then-undefeated LSU, Auburn looks to continue to build momentum with a win over South Carolina this Tuesday.

Here is where the Tigers stand before hitting the road to face the Gamecocks in Columbia.

Slow start dooms LSU chances against Auburn

The Tigers could not overcome a slow start and loss to Auburn 70-55. LSU is now 12-1 on the season

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LSU took on Auburn on the road in the first SEC match-up this season. LSU is ranked No.16, and Auburn is ranked No.11. The Tigers could not overcome a slow start and loss to Auburn 70-55. LSU is now 12-1, and Auburn is also 12-1.

Auburn got out to a 21-4 lead, LSU used tough defense to cut into the lead. Auburn went into halftime, leading 32-21. LSU had a chance to cut it to a four-point game with a fast break opportunity in the second half, but they turned the ball over. After the turnover, Auburn went on a 5-0 run to put the game away for good.

The Tigers did not play well on offense; they shot 28.6% from the field and 20.7% from the three-point land. Darius Days scored 11 points on 4-14 shooting from the field and 3-12 from beyond the arc. Xavier Pinson also struggled, shooting 3-11 from the field and scoring 13 points. In addition, the Tigers turned the ball over 17 times which did not help also.

What kept LSU hanging around was their defense, forcing 21 Auburn turnovers. Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler scored 16 points apiece for Auburn. Wndell Green Jr. added 15 off the bench.

On January 4th, LSU plays another formidable SEC opponent Kentucky at home. The Tigers must get off to a better start and not turn the ball over. Also, they must continue their strong defensive play to win the game.