Auburn Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting
Auburn’s 27 wins last season were impressive, and it was the fourth time in seven years that they won either the regular season or conference tournament titles. However, their journey at March Madness was stunningly brief, as the Tigers were upset by Yale in the first round. Auburn has had some potent offenses and elite defenses in recent years, but this program has just two postseason wins since that Final Four run.
It is undeniable that Bruce Pearl’s hiring has really turned the tide for Auburn basketball. A program with very limited history and recent success powered its way into the Final Four in 2019 and has had several standout seasons since then. The Tigers actually won the SEC Tournament last season after finishing in the Top 2 in the conference for the third time during Pearl’s tenure in Auburn.
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This team will not wallow in that disappointment and can only have their eyes on the future. A significant portion of last season’s talent is back in Auburn, and there’s reason to believe that this team can be just as talented and successful as last year’s unit. Pearl and his staff added a few faces to an already potent returning core, and the Tigers should be competitors in a tough SEC.
Ignoring a tough year during the pandemic, Auburn has been in remarkable shape in recent memory. That trend looks to continue, but can this be another one of those truly memorable seasons? We’ll look closely at who the playmakers will be for this team and the exciting games on the schedule ahead. Considering all of those factors, we’ll make a few statements at the end and wonder just how far the Tigers can soar in 2025.
The names involved with that Final Four have long since left the halls of Auburn, but that doesn’t mean those that have followed haven’t been capable either. This program has been in fantastic shape regardless of those postseason struggles. A decade ago, it would’ve been insane to consider these Tigers a national contender on a multi-season basis, and that’s exactly the position that Pearl has put this program in, now beginning his 11th season in command.
Pearl has been a winner at every school he’s coached, and he’s certainly built another great veteran lineup. Everything starts and ends with Broome, who’ll look to build on an All-American season. He’s an elite scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker; when he’s on the court, Auburn is in fantastic shape. However, it’s also clear that Cardwell and the other pieces in the frontcourt aren’t exactly slouches either. The emergence last season of Baker-Mazara was also fantastic news, and the Tigers will hope for even more from him.
Things are a little different in the backcourt this season with those transfer additions. Pegues has star power and is coming off a brilliant season at Furman, while Kelly has already proven himself at the power conference level. Every player is different, but concerns about Pegues shouldn’t last long; after all, Broome, Jones, and several other recent Auburn stars cut their teeth at the mid-major level before leaping.
The bottom line is that Auburn has an undoubtedly elite weapon in the paint and some electric guards around him. If Pegues adjusts, he can be a fantastic point guard and one of the SEC’s top transfer additions. The whole package of this lineup is sensational; it’s just a question of the depth behind them. An injury or two could really halter this season and force the Tigers to lean on a young piece like Pettiford or Howard sooner than expected.
That’s no knock on Auburn, as injuries can undo any team, and this year’s team looks to have it all on offense and defense. Auburn must be considered a legitimate contender as long as Pearl is the coach.
Latest NCAA Tournament Results
| YEAR |
RESULT |
| 2024 |
Lost First Round vs. (13) Yale 76–78 |
| 2023 |
Lost Second Round vs. (1) Houston, 64–81 |
| 2022 |
Lost Second Round vs. (10) Miami (FL), 61–79 |
| 2019 |
Lost Final Four vs. (1) Virginia, 62–63 |
| 2018 |
Lost Second Round vs. (5) Clemson, 53–84 |
| 2003 |
Lost Sweet Sixteen vs. (3) Syracuse, 78–79 |
| 2000 |
Lost Second Round vs. (2) Iowa State, 60–79 |
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