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Auburn Tigers men's basketball

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Auburn Tigers men's basketball

The Auburn Tigers men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team that represents Auburn University. The school competes in the Southeastern Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Tigers play their home games at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama on the university campus. The program began in 1906, and is currently coached by Steven Pearl. Auburn has won six conference regular season championships and three SEC tournament championships. Auburn has appeared in the NCAA tournament 14 times, making it as far as the Final Four in 2019 and 2025. 14 Auburn players have been named All-Americans and Auburn has had 102 All-SEC selections. Auburn has produced 36 NBA draft picks, including Jabari Smith (2022), who was selected with the third overall pick, the highest in Auburn history. Three Auburn players have been named SEC Player of the Year: Charles Barkley in 1984, Chris Porter in 1999, and Johni Broome in 2025. Auburn has had six head coaches selected as SEC Coach of the Year a total of nine times, and Auburn head coaches Cliff Ellis and Bruce Pearl were named National Coach of the Year by multiple outlets in 1999 and 2025, respectively. Former Auburn player Charles Barkley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Infobox

University
Auburn University
First season
1906
All-time record
1,503–1,258–1 (.544)
Athletic director
John Cohen
Head coach
Steven Pearl (1st season)
Conference
Southeastern Conference
Location
Auburn, Alabama
Arena
Neville Arena (capacity: 9,121)
Nickname
Tigers
Student section
The Jungle
Colors
Burnt orange and navy blue
Other NCAA tournament results
Other NCAA tournament results Elite Eight1986, 2019, 2025Sweet Sixteen1985, 1986, 1999, 2003, 2019, 2025Appearances1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Elite Eight
1986, 2019, 2025
Sweet Sixteen
1985, 1986, 1999, 2003, 2019, 2025
Appearances
1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Tables

· Coaches
Tenure
Tenure
Auburn Coaching History
Tenure
Auburn Coaching History
Coach
Auburn Coaching History
Seasons
Auburn Coaching History
Won
Auburn Coaching History
Lost
Auburn Coaching History
Tied
Auburn Coaching History
Pct.
Auburn Coaching History
Conf.
Auburn Coaching History
Conf. Pct.
1905–1921
1905–1921
Auburn Coaching History
1905–1921
Auburn Coaching History
Donahue
Auburn Coaching History
16
Auburn Coaching History
74
Auburn Coaching History
80
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
481
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
1921–1924
1921–1924
Auburn Coaching History
1921–1924
Auburn Coaching History
Hutsell
Auburn Coaching History
3
Auburn Coaching History
16
Auburn Coaching History
24
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
400
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
1924–1925
1924–1925
Auburn Coaching History
1924–1925
Auburn Coaching History
Bunker
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
3
Auburn Coaching History
11
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
214
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
1925–1928
1925–1928
Auburn Coaching History
1925–1928
Auburn Coaching History
Papke
Auburn Coaching History
3
Auburn Coaching History
38
Auburn Coaching History
18
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
679
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
1928–1929
1928–1929
Auburn Coaching History
1928–1929
Auburn Coaching History
Bohler
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
6
Auburn Coaching History
15
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
286
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
1929–1930
1929–1930
Auburn Coaching History
1929–1930
Auburn Coaching History
Lee
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
10
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
091
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
1930–1933
1930–1933
Auburn Coaching History
1930–1933
Auburn Coaching History
McAllister
Auburn Coaching History
3
Auburn Coaching History
25
Auburn Coaching History
18
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
581
Auburn Coaching History
4–7
Auburn Coaching History
364
1933–42, 1945–46
1933–42, 1945–46
Auburn Coaching History
1933–42, 1945–46
Auburn Coaching History
Jordan
Auburn Coaching History
10
Auburn Coaching History
95
Auburn Coaching History
77
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
552
Auburn Coaching History
61–56
Auburn Coaching History
521
1942–43, 1944–45
1942–43, 1944–45
Auburn Coaching History
1942–43, 1944–45
Auburn Coaching History
Evans
Auburn Coaching History
2
Auburn Coaching History
4
Auburn Coaching History
28
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
125
Auburn Coaching History
3–18
Auburn Coaching History
143
1946–1947
1946–1947
Auburn Coaching History
1946–1947
Auburn Coaching History
Edney
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
3
Auburn Coaching History
18
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
143
Auburn Coaching History
1–15
Auburn Coaching History
063
1947–1949
1947–1949
Auburn Coaching History
1947–1949
Auburn Coaching History
Doyle
Auburn Coaching History
2
Auburn Coaching History
21
Auburn Coaching History
25
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
457
Auburn Coaching History
12–18
Auburn Coaching History
400
1949–1963
1949–1963
Auburn Coaching History
1949–1963
Auburn Coaching History
Eaves
Auburn Coaching History
14
Auburn Coaching History
213
Auburn Coaching History
100
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
681
Auburn Coaching History
124–75
Auburn Coaching History
623
1963–1973
1963–1973
Auburn Coaching History
1963–1973
Auburn Coaching History
Lynn
Auburn Coaching History
10
Auburn Coaching History
130
Auburn Coaching History
124
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
512
Auburn Coaching History
84–88
Auburn Coaching History
488
1973–1978
1973–1978
Auburn Coaching History
1973–1978
Auburn Coaching History
Davis
Auburn Coaching History
5
Auburn Coaching History
70
Auburn Coaching History
61
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
534
Auburn Coaching History
42–48
Auburn Coaching History
467
1978–1989
1978–1989
Auburn Coaching History
1978–1989
Auburn Coaching History
Smith
Auburn Coaching History
11
Auburn Coaching History
173
Auburn Coaching History
154
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
529
Auburn Coaching History
84–114
Auburn Coaching History
424
1989–1994
1989–1994
Auburn Coaching History
1989–1994
Auburn Coaching History
Eagles
Auburn Coaching History
5
Auburn Coaching History
64
Auburn Coaching History
78
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
451
Auburn Coaching History
29–55
Auburn Coaching History
345
1994–2004
1994–2004
Auburn Coaching History
1994–2004
Auburn Coaching History
Ellis
Auburn Coaching History
10
Auburn Coaching History
186
Auburn Coaching History
125
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
598
Auburn Coaching History
73–87
Auburn Coaching History
456
2004–2010
2004–2010
Auburn Coaching History
2004–2010
Auburn Coaching History
Lebo
Auburn Coaching History
6
Auburn Coaching History
96
Auburn Coaching History
93
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
508
Auburn Coaching History
35–61
Auburn Coaching History
365
2010–2014
2010–2014
Auburn Coaching History
2010–2014
Auburn Coaching History
Barbee
Auburn Coaching History
4
Auburn Coaching History
49
Auburn Coaching History
75
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
395
Auburn Coaching History
18–50
Auburn Coaching History
265
2014–2025
2014–2025
Auburn Coaching History
2014–2025
Auburn Coaching History
B. Pearl
Auburn Coaching History
11
Auburn Coaching History
232
Auburn Coaching History
124
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
652
Auburn Coaching History
115–86
Auburn Coaching History
572
2021 (acting)
2021 (acting)
Auburn Coaching History
2021 (acting)
Auburn Coaching History
Flanigan
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
0
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
1.000
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
2021 (acting)
2021 (acting)
Auburn Coaching History
2021 (acting)
Auburn Coaching History
S. Pearl
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
0
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
1.000
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
2025–present
2025–present
Auburn Coaching History
2025–present
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
7
Auburn Coaching History
3
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
700
Auburn Coaching History
–
Auburn Coaching History
–
Total
Total
Auburn Coaching History
Total
Auburn Coaching History
120
Auburn Coaching History
1,508
Auburn Coaching History
1,259
Auburn Coaching History
1
Auburn Coaching History
545
Auburn Coaching History
675–778
Auburn Coaching History
465
Auburn Coaching History
Tenure
Coach
Seasons
Won
Lost
Tied
Pct.
Conf.
Conf. Pct.
1905–1921
Donahue
16
74
80
1
481
–
–
1921–1924
Hutsell
3
16
24
–
400
–
–
1924–1925
Bunker
1
3
11
–
214
–
–
1925–1928
Papke
3
38
18
–
679
–
–
1928–1929
Bohler
1
6
15
–
286
–
–
1929–1930
Lee
1
1
10
–
091
–
–
1930–1933
McAllister
3
25
18
–
581
4–7
364
1933–42, 1945–46
Jordan
10
95
77
–
552
61–56
521
1942–43, 1944–45
Evans
2
4
28
–
125
3–18
143
1946–1947
Edney
1
3
18
–
143
1–15
063
1947–1949
Doyle
2
21
25
–
457
12–18
400
1949–1963
Eaves
14
213
100
–
681
124–75
623
1963–1973
Lynn
10
130
124
–
512
84–88
488
1973–1978
Davis
5
70
61
–
534
42–48
467
1978–1989
Smith
11
173
154
–
529
84–114
424
1989–1994
Eagles
5
64
78
–
451
29–55
345
1994–2004
Ellis
10
186
125
–
598
73–87
456
2004–2010
Lebo
6
96
93
–
508
35–61
365
2010–2014
Barbee
4
49
75
–
395
18–50
265
2014–2025
B. Pearl
11
232
124
–
652
115–86
572
2021 (acting)
Flanigan
–
1
0
–
1.000
–
–
2021 (acting)
S. Pearl
–
1
0
–
1.000
–
–
2025–present
1
7
3
–
700
–
–
Total
120
1,508
1,259
1
545
675–778
465
· Players › Retired numbers
No.
No.
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
No.
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Player
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Position
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Career
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
No. Ret.
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Ref.
11
11
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
11
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Wesley Person
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
SG
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
1990–1994
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
2006
15
15
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
15
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
John Mengelt
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
SG
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
1968–1971
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
2001
30
30
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
30
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Mike Mitchell
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
SF
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
1974–1978
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
2013
32
32
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
32
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Rex Frederick
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
F
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
1956–1959
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
2006
34
34
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
34
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Charles Barkley
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
PF
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
1981–1984
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
2001
45
45
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
45
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
Chuck Person
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
SF
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
1982–1986
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
2006
Auburn Tigers retired numbers
No.
Player
Position
Career
No. Ret.
Ref.
11
Wesley Person
SG
1990–1994
2006
15
John Mengelt
SG
1968–1971
2001
30
Mike Mitchell
SF
1974–1978
2013
32
Rex Frederick
F
1956–1959
2006
34
Charles Barkley
PF
1981–1984
2001
45
Chuck Person
SF
1982–1986
2006
· Players › All-Americans
Jack Stewart
Jack Stewart
Player
Jack Stewart
Year(s)
1931–32
Selectors
College Humor Magazine
Rex Fredrick
Rex Fredrick
Player
Rex Fredrick
Year(s)
1958–59
Selectors
Helms Athletic Foundation, Associated Press
Henry Hart
Henry Hart
Player
Henry Hart
Year(s)
1959–60
Selectors
Helms Athletic Foundation, Associated Press
Lee DeFore
Lee DeFore
Player
Lee DeFore
Year(s)
1965–66
Selectors
Helms Athletic Foundation
John Mengelt (2)
John Mengelt (2)
Player
John Mengelt (2)
Year(s)
1969–70, 1970–71
Selectors
Helms Athletic Foundation, Associated Press
Mike Mitchell
Mike Mitchell
Player
Mike Mitchell
Year(s)
1977–78
Selectors
Converse Yearbook
Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley
Player
Charles Barkley
Year(s)
1983–84
Selectors
Basketball Times, National Association of Basketball Coaches
Chuck Person (2)
Chuck Person (2)
Player
Chuck Person (2)
Year(s)
1984–85, 1985–86
Selectors
Sporting News, McGregor, Basketball Times, National Association of Basketball Coaches
Wesley Person
Wesley Person
Player
Wesley Person
Year(s)
1993–94
Selectors
Associated Press, United States Basketball Writers Association
Chris Porter
Chris Porter
Player
Chris Porter
Year(s)
1998–99
Selectors
Associated Press, United States Basketball Writers Association, Basketball Times, College Hoops Insider, John Wooden Award
Doc Robinson
Doc Robinson
Player
Doc Robinson
Year(s)
1998–99
Selectors
Associated Press, College Hoops Insider
Jabari Smith
Jabari Smith
Player
Jabari Smith
Year(s)
2021–22
Selectors
Associated Press, Sporting News, United States Basketball Writers Association, National Association of Basketball Coaches
Walker Kessler
Walker Kessler
Player
Walker Kessler
Year(s)
2021–22
Selectors
Associated Press, United States Basketball Writers Association
Johni Broome (2)
Johni Broome (2)
Player
Johni Broome (2)
Year(s)
2023–24, 2024–25
Selectors
Associated Press, Sporting News, United States Basketball Writers Association, National Association of Basketball Coaches
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Player
Year(s)
Selectors
Jack Stewart
1931–32
College Humor Magazine
Rex Fredrick
1958–59
Helms Athletic Foundation, Associated Press
Henry Hart
1959–60
Helms Athletic Foundation, Associated Press
Lee DeFore
1965–66
Helms Athletic Foundation
John Mengelt (2)
1969–70, 1970–71
Helms Athletic Foundation, Associated Press
Mike Mitchell
1977–78
Converse Yearbook
Charles Barkley
1983–84
Basketball Times, National Association of Basketball Coaches
Chuck Person (2)
1984–85, 1985–86
Sporting News, McGregor, Basketball Times, National Association of Basketball Coaches
Wesley Person
1993–94
Associated Press, United States Basketball Writers Association
Chris Porter
1998–99
Associated Press, United States Basketball Writers Association, Basketball Times, College Hoops Insider, John Wooden Award
Doc Robinson
1998–99
Associated Press, College Hoops Insider
Jabari Smith
2021–22
Associated Press, Sporting News, United States Basketball Writers Association, National Association of Basketball Coaches
Walker Kessler
2021–22
Associated Press, United States Basketball Writers Association
Johni Broome (2)
2023–24, 2024–25
Associated Press, Sporting News, United States Basketball Writers Association, National Association of Basketball Coaches
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· Players › Auburn in the NBA › NBA Draft picks
1960
1960
Year
1960
Round
12
Pick
82
Player
Henry Hart
Team
New York Knicks
1963
1963
Year
1963
Round
4
Pick
34
Player
Layton Johns
Team
Los Angeles Lakers
1965
1965
Year
1965
Round
3
Pick
21
Player
Joe Newton
Team
Baltimore Bullets
1966
1966
Year
1966
Round
4
Pick
31
Player
Lee DeFore
Team
New York Knicks
1971
1971
Year
1971
Round
2
Pick
21
Player
John Mengelt
Team
Cincinnati Royals
1972
1972
Year
1972
Round
8
Pick
120
Player
Henry Harris
Team
Houston Rockets
1973
1973
Year
1973
Round
3
Pick
46
Player
Jim Retseck
Team
Golden State Warriors
1976
1976
Year
1976
Round
5
Pick
73
Player
Gary Redding
Team
Portland Trail Blazers
1977
1977
Year
1977
Round
3
Pick
49
Player
Eddie Johnson
Team
Atlanta Hawks
1978
1978
Year
1978
Round
1
Pick
15
Player
Mike Mitchell
Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
7
7
Year
7
Round
133
Pick
Stan Pietkiewicz
Player
San Diego Clippers
1979
1979
Year
1979
Round
7
Pick
143
Player
Rich Valavicius
Team
Houston Rockets
1980
1980
Year
1980
Round
8
Pick
170
Player
Rich Valavicius
Team
Washington Bullets
1981
1981
Year
1981
Round
6
Pick
122
Player
Earl Banks
Team
Seattle SuperSonics
8
8
Year
8
Round
165
Pick
Bobby Cattage
Player
Utah Jazz
1983
1983
Year
1983
Round
2
Pick
35
Player
Darrell Lockhart
Team
San Antonio Spurs
10
10
Year
10
Round
211
Pick
Odell Mosteller
Player
Utah Jazz
1984
1984
Year
1984
Round
1
Pick
5
Player
Charles Barkley
Team
Philadelphia 76ers
9
9
Year
9
Round
193
Pick
Greg Turner
Player
Kansas City Kings
1986
1986
Year
1986
Round
1
Pick
4
Player
Chuck Person
Team
Indiana Pacers
1987
1987
Year
1987
Round
6
Pick
138
Player
Frank Ford
Team
Los Angeles Lakers
7
7
Year
7
Round
158
Pick
Gerald White
Player
Dallas Mavericks
1988
1988
Year
1988
Round
1
Pick
4
Player
Chris Morris
Team
New Jersey Nets
3
3
Year
3
Round
58
Pick
Jeff Moore
Player
Charlotte Hornets
63
63
Year
63
Round
Mike Jones
Pick
Milwaukee Bucks
1994
1994
Year
1994
Round
1
Pick
23
Player
Wesley Person
Team
Phoenix Suns
2000
2000
Year
2000
Round
1
Pick
26
Player
Mamadou N'Diaye
Team
Denver Nuggets
2
2
Year
2
Round
55
Pick
Chris Porter
Player
Golden State Warriors
2001
2001
Year
2001
Round
2
Pick
40
Player
Jamison Brewer
Team
Indiana Pacers
2019
2019
Year
2019
Round
1
Pick
16
Player
Chuma Okeke
Team
Orlando Magic
2020
2020
Year
2020
Round
1
Pick
5
Player
Isaac Okoro
Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
2021
2021
Year
2021
Round
2
Pick
37
Player
JT Thor
Team
Detroit Pistons
48
48
Year
48
Round
Sharife Cooper
Pick
Atlanta Hawks
2022
2022
Year
2022
Round
1
Pick
3
Player
Jabari Smith
Team
Houston Rockets
22
22
Year
22
Round
Walker Kessler
Pick
Memphis Grizzlies
2025
2025
Year
2025
Round
2
Pick
35
Player
Johni Broome
Team
Philadelphia 76ers
Year
Round
Pick
Player
Team
1960
12
82
Henry Hart
New York Knicks
1963
4
34
Layton Johns
Los Angeles Lakers
1965
3
21
Joe Newton
Baltimore Bullets
1966
4
31
Lee DeFore
New York Knicks
1971
2
21
John Mengelt
Cincinnati Royals
1972
8
120
Henry Harris
Houston Rockets
1973
3
46
Jim Retseck
Golden State Warriors
1976
5
73
Gary Redding
Portland Trail Blazers
1977
3
49
Eddie Johnson
Atlanta Hawks
1978
1
15
Mike Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers
7
133
Stan Pietkiewicz
San Diego Clippers
1979
7
143
Rich Valavicius
Houston Rockets
1980
8
170
Rich Valavicius
Washington Bullets
1981
6
122
Earl Banks
Seattle SuperSonics
8
165
Bobby Cattage
Utah Jazz
1983
2
35
Darrell Lockhart
San Antonio Spurs
10
211
Odell Mosteller
Utah Jazz
1984
1
5
Charles Barkley
Philadelphia 76ers
9
193
Greg Turner
Kansas City Kings
1986
1
4
Chuck Person
Indiana Pacers
1987
6
138
Frank Ford
Los Angeles Lakers
7
158
Gerald White
Dallas Mavericks
1988
1
4
Chris Morris
New Jersey Nets
3
58
Jeff Moore
Charlotte Hornets
63
Mike Jones
Milwaukee Bucks
1994
1
23
Wesley Person
Phoenix Suns
2000
1
26
Mamadou N'Diaye
Denver Nuggets
2
55
Chris Porter
Golden State Warriors
2001
2
40
Jamison Brewer
Indiana Pacers
2019
1
16
Chuma Okeke
Orlando Magic
2020
1
5
Isaac Okoro
Cleveland Cavaliers
2021
2
37
JT Thor
Detroit Pistons
48
Sharife Cooper
Atlanta Hawks
2022
1
3
Jabari Smith
Houston Rockets
22
Walker Kessler
Memphis Grizzlies
2025
2
35
Johni Broome
Philadelphia 76ers
· Players › Auburn in the NBA › NBA Draft picks
1979
1979
Year
1979
Round
3
Pick
49
Player
Cedrick Hordges
School
South Carolina
Team
Chicago Bulls
1992
1992
Year
1992
Round
2
Pick
24
Player
Matt Geiger
School
Georgia Tech
Team
Miami Heat
1996
1996
Year
1996
Round
2
Pick
33
Player
Moochie Norris
School
West Florida
Team
Milwaukee Bucks
2009
2009
Year
2009
Round
1
Pick
29
Player
Toney Douglas
School
Florida State
Team
Los Angeles Lakers
2021
2021
Year
2021
Round
1
Pick
9
Player
Davion Mitchell
School
Baylor
Team
Sacramento Kings
Year
Round
Pick
Player
School
Team
1979
3
49
Cedrick Hordges
South Carolina
Chicago Bulls
1992
2
24
Matt Geiger
Georgia Tech
Miami Heat
1996
2
33
Moochie Norris
West Florida
Milwaukee Bucks
2009
1
29
Toney Douglas
Florida State
Los Angeles Lakers
2021
1
9
Davion Mitchell
Baylor
Sacramento Kings
· Players › Auburn in the Olympics
1992
1992
Year
1992
Player
Charles Barkley (USA)
Medal
Gold
1996
1996
Year
1996
Player
Charles Barkley (USA)
Medal
Gold
2024
2024
Year
2024
Player
JT Thor (SUD)
Year
Player
Medal
1992
Charles Barkley (USA)
Gold
1996
Charles Barkley (USA)
Gold
2024
JT Thor (SUD)
· Championships and postseason › Conference regular season championships
1928
1928
Year
1928
Conference
SoCon
Overall record
20–2
Conference record
12–1
Coach
Mike Papke
1960
1960
Year
1960
Conference
SEC
Overall record
19–3
Conference record
12–2
Coach
Joel Eaves
1999
1999
Year
1999
Conference
SEC
Overall record
29–4
Conference record
14–2
Coach
Cliff Ellis
2018
2018
Year
2018
Conference
SEC
Overall record
26–8
Conference record
13–5
Coach
Bruce Pearl
2022
2022
Year
2022
Conference
SEC
Overall record
28–6
Conference record
15–3
2025
2025
Year
2025
Conference
SEC
Overall record
32–6
Conference record
15–3
Year
Conference
Overall record
Conference record
Coach
1928
SoCon
20–2
12–1
Mike Papke
1960
SEC
19–3
12–2
Joel Eaves
1999
SEC
29–4
14–2
Cliff Ellis
2018
SEC
26–8
13–5
Bruce Pearl
2022
SEC
28–6
15–3
2025
SEC
32–6
15–3
1985
1985
Year
1985
Coach
Sonny Smith
Result
Auburn 53, Alabama 49
Site
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, Birmingham, AL
Overall record
22–12
SEC record
8–10
2019
2019
Year
2019
Coach
Bruce Pearl
Result
Auburn 84, Tennessee 64
Site
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Overall record
30–10
SEC record
11–7
2024
2024
Year
2024
Coach
Bruce Pearl
Result
Auburn 86, Florida 67
Site
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Overall record
27–8
SEC record
13–5
Year
Coach
Result
Site
Overall record
SEC record
1985
Sonny Smith
Auburn 53, Alabama 49
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center, Birmingham, AL
22–12
8–10
2019
Bruce Pearl
Auburn 84, Tennessee 64
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
30–10
11–7
2024
Bruce Pearl
Auburn 86, Florida 67
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
27–8
13–5
· Championships and postseason › NCAA tournament
1984
1984
Year
1984
Seed
#5
Region
East
Round
First Round
Location
Charlotte, NC
Opponent
#12 Richmond
Result
L 71–72
1985
1985
Year
1985
Seed
#11
Region
Mideast
Round
First RoundSecond RoundSweet Sixteen
Location
South Bend, INSouth Bend, INBirmingham, AL
Opponent
#6 Purdue#3 Kansas#2 North Carolina
Result
W 59–58W 66–64L 56–62
1986
1986
Year
1986
Seed
#8
Region
West
Round
First RoundSecond RoundSweet SixteenElite Eight
Location
Long Beach, CALong Beach, CAHouston, TXHouston, TX
Opponent
#9 Arizona#1 St. John's#4 UNLV#2 Louisville
Result
W 73–63W 81–65W 70–63L 76–84
1987
1987
Year
1987
Seed
#8
Region
Midwest
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, IN
Opponent
#9 San Diego#1 Indiana
Result
W 62–61L 90–107
1988
1988
Year
1988
Seed
#8
Region
Southeast
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
Atlanta, GAAtlanta, GA
Opponent
#9 Bradley#1 Oklahoma
Result
W 90–86L 87–107
1999
1999
Year
1999
Seed
#1
Region
South
Round
First RoundSecond RoundSweet Sixteen
Location
Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, INKnoxville, TN
Opponent
#16 Winthrop#9 Oklahoma State#4 Ohio State
Result
W 80–41W 81–74L 64–72
2000
2000
Year
2000
Seed
#7
Region
Midwest
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Opponent
#10 Creighton#2 Iowa State
Result
W 72–69L 60–79
2003
2003
Year
2003
Seed
#10
Region
East
Round
First RoundSecond RoundSweet Sixteen
Location
Tampa, FLTampa, FLAlbany, NY
Opponent
#7 Saint Joseph's#2 Wake Forest#3 Syracuse
Result
W 65–63OTW 68–62L 78–79
2018
2018
Year
2018
Seed
#4
Region
Midwest
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Opponent
#13 Charleston#5 Clemson
Result
W 62–58L 53–84
2019
2019
Year
2019
Seed
#5
Region
Midwest
Round
First RoundSecond RoundSweet SixteenElite EightFinal Four
Location
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UTKansas City, MOKansas City, MOMinneapolis, MN
Opponent
#12 New Mexico State#4 Kansas#1 North Carolina #2 Kentucky #1 Virginia
Result
W 78–77W 89–75 W 97–80 W 77–71OTL 62–63
2022
2022
Year
2022
Seed
#2
Region
Midwest
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Opponent
#15 Jacksonville State#10 Miami (FL)
Result
W 80–61 L 61–79
2023
2023
Year
2023
Seed
#9
Region
Midwest
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Opponent
#8 Iowa #1 Houston
Result
W 83–75 L 64–81
2024
2024
Year
2024
Seed
#4
Region
East
Round
First Round
Location
Spokane, WA
Opponent
#13 Yale
Result
L 76–78
2025
2025
Year
2025
Seed
#1
Region
South
Round
First RoundSecond Round Sweet SixteenElite EightFinal Four
Location
Lexington, KYLexington, KYAtlanta, GAAtlanta, GASan Antonio, TX
Opponent
#16 Alabama State#9 Creighton#5 Michigan#2 Michigan State#1 Florida
Result
W 83–63 W 82–70W 78–65 W 70–64L 73–79
Year
Seed
Region
Round
Location
Opponent
Result
1984
East
First Round
Charlotte, NC
Richmond
L 71–72
1985
Mideast
First RoundSecond RoundSweet Sixteen
South Bend, INSouth Bend, INBirmingham, AL
Purdue#3 Kansas#2 North Carolina
W 59–58W 66–64L 56–62
1986
West
First RoundSecond RoundSweet SixteenElite Eight
Long Beach, CALong Beach, CAHouston, TXHouston, TX
Arizona#1 St. John's#4 UNLV#2 Louisville
W 73–63W 81–65W 70–63L 76–84
1987
Midwest
First RoundSecond Round
Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, IN
San Diego#1 Indiana
W 62–61L 90–107
1988
Southeast
First RoundSecond Round
Atlanta, GAAtlanta, GA
Bradley#1 Oklahoma
W 90–86L 87–107
1999
South
First RoundSecond RoundSweet Sixteen
Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, INKnoxville, TN
Winthrop#9 Oklahoma State#4 Ohio State
W 80–41W 81–74L 64–72
2000
Midwest
First RoundSecond Round
Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis, MN
Creighton#2 Iowa State
W 72–69L 60–79
2003
East
First RoundSecond RoundSweet Sixteen
Tampa, FLTampa, FLAlbany, NY
Saint Joseph's#2 Wake Forest#3 Syracuse
W 65–63OTW 68–62L 78–79
2018
Midwest
First RoundSecond Round
San Diego, CASan Diego, CA
Charleston#5 Clemson
W 62–58L 53–84
2019
Midwest
First RoundSecond RoundSweet SixteenElite EightFinal Four
Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UTKansas City, MOKansas City, MOMinneapolis, MN
New Mexico State#4 Kansas#1 North Carolina Kentucky Virginia
W 78–77W 89–75 W 97–80 W 77–71OTL 62–63
2022
Midwest
First RoundSecond Round
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Jacksonville State#10 Miami (FL)
W 80–61 L 61–79
2023
Midwest
First RoundSecond Round
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Iowa Houston
W 83–75 L 64–81
2024
East
First Round
Spokane, WA
Yale
L 76–78
2025
South
First RoundSecond Round Sweet SixteenElite EightFinal Four
Lexington, KYLexington, KYAtlanta, GAAtlanta, GASan Antonio, TX
Alabama State#9 Creighton#5 Michigan#2 Michigan State#1 Florida
W 83–63 W 82–70W 78–65 W 70–64L 73–79
· Championships and postseason › NIT
1993
1993
Year
1993
Seed
–
Round
First Round
Location
Clemson, SC
Opponent
Clemson
Result
L 72–84
1995
1995
Year
1995
Seed
–
Round
First Round
Location
Auburn, AL
Opponent
Marquette
Result
L 61–68
1996
1996
Year
1996
Seed
–
Round
First Round
Location
Auburn, AL
Opponent
Tulane
Result
L 73–87OT
1998
1998
Year
1998
Seed
–
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
Auburn, ALMilwaukee, WI
Opponent
Southern MissMarquette
Result
W 77–62L 60–75OT
2001
2001
Year
2001
Seed
–
Round
First RoundSecond Round
Location
Auburn, ALWest Lafayette, IN
Opponent
Miami (FL)Purdue
Result
W 60–58L 60–90
2009
2009
Year
2009
Seed
1
Round
First RoundSecond RoundQuarterfinals
Location
Auburn, ALAuburn, ALAuburn, AL
Opponent
8 UT Martin4 Tulsa3 Baylor
Result
W 87–82W 74–55L 72–74
Year
Seed
Round
Location
Opponent
Result
1993
–
First Round
Clemson, SC
Clemson
L 72–84
1995
–
First Round
Auburn, AL
Marquette
L 61–68
1996
–
First Round
Auburn, AL
Tulane
L 73–87OT
1998
–
First RoundSecond Round
Auburn, ALMilwaukee, WI
Southern MissMarquette
W 77–62L 60–75OT
2001
–
First RoundSecond Round
Auburn, ALWest Lafayette, IN
Miami (FL)Purdue
W 60–58L 60–90
2009
1
First RoundSecond RoundQuarterfinals
Auburn, ALAuburn, ALAuburn, AL
8 UT Martin4 Tulsa3 Baylor
W 87–82W 74–55L 72–74

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