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Auburn University is set to open its 2026‑27 basketball campaign with an exhibition matchup against Florida State in Birmingham, showcasing new backcourt depth anchored by Kolby King, a Utah State transfer whose experience and skill set promise to elevate the Tigers' performance.
Kolby King, a former Utah State and Tulane standout, is set to join the Auburn Tigers for the 2026‑27 season, bringing three‑point shooting and depth to Coach Steven Pearl’s backcourt.
A recent lawsuit in Ohio secured an additional season for Utah State guard Kolby King, who has now pledged to join Auburn’s roster, bringing experience and shooting efficiency to a team entering its second year under coach Steven Pearl.
Auburn’s basketball team lost a razor‑thin game to KK Mega Superbet, splitting the Mykonos series after a missed final three‑pointer.
Auburn’s preseason tour of Greece concluded with a 92‑71 victory and a 70‑68 defeat against KK Mega Superbet in Mykonos. The games highlighted elite perimeter shooting, notable individual performances, and a costly turnover problem.
Recent international trips by SEC basketball programs reveal troubling patterns of poor performance, inconsistent reporting and limited player participation, raising questions about the value and management of such expeditions.
Auburn secured a 92‑71 win over KK Mega Superbet in Greece, with Kevin Overton leading the scoring and several newcomers stepping up, setting the stage for a quick rematch later today.
Auburn’s basketball squad posted a 92-71 victory over KK Mega Superbet in Mykonos, Greece, with Kevin Overton scoring 21 points and the team showcasing depth despite missing several players.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball team defeated KK Mega Superbet 92‑71 in a hard‑fought game at Ano Mera Indoor Hall, highlighting key performances and setting up a highly anticipated rematch.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball team will travel to Greece this August for two exhibition matches against KK Mega Superbet, marking the program’s first games since its NIT championship run.
From August 4 to August 12, Auburn’s men’s basketball team will play two exhibition matches in Mykonos against the Serbian club KK Mega Superbet, a stint that introduces the program to international competition for the first time since its NIT championship run.
With the transfer market heating up, Auburn is pursuing two experienced guards — Dan Skillings Jr. and Dug McDaniel — who have been granted a fifth year of eligibility, hoping to add veteran depth to a roster that already boasts strong frontcourt talent.
The offseason acquisitions of two seven‑foot big men signal a strategic pivot for Auburn, but they also introduce fresh challenges for the backcourt.
After a Final Four run that exposed a lack of interior depth, Auburn adds French standout Narcisse Ngoy and Santa Clara transfer Bukky Oboye, both 7‑footers, to reshape a defense that struggled last year.
The schedule was released Monday morning, highlighting key matchups and the coach's second‑year vision.
In a sweeping analysis, CBS Sports writer Isaac Trotter predicts a transformative season for several Power Five programs, highlighting Alabama's top‑ranked offense, the rise of Florida, Texas and Auburn, and the emergence of three SEC players as potential All‑Americans.
After a NIT championship run, Auburn leverages recent recruiting‑calendar changes to add two 7‑footers, Narcisse Ngoy and Bukky Oboye, hoping to return to national relevance.
The Tigers will host the Seminoles at Boutwell Auditorium on October 14, marking a symbolic start to a season defined by fresh leadership and last year’s championship momentum.
Auburn will open its 2026‑27 season with a preseason game against Florida State at Boutwell Auditorium, featuring new transfers and a coaching staff eager to build on recent success.
Auburn will face Florida State on Oct. 14 at Boutwell Auditorium, showcasing new transfers and a revamped backcourt under Coach Steven Pearl.
The upcoming 2026 Ballin in Boutwell event will bring together Alabama, Auburn and Samford basketball programs for a five‑game tournament at Birmingham’s historic Boutwell Auditorium, highlighting new matchups, a youth basketball component and partnerships with Nike and Hibbett.
Keyshawn Hall, a former Auburn forward, has been granted a fifth season of eligibility after a preliminary injunction cleared the path for an additional year of college basketball. Having navigated four different programs — UNLV, George Mason, UCF and Auburn — Hall built a résumé that includes a junior season in which he topped the Big 12 in scoring at UCF and earned third‑team SEC honors last year. His statistical consistency is underscored by averages of more than 16 points and at least seven rebounds per game over the past three seasons, a track record that has not gone unnoticed by NBA franchises. After the 2026 NBA Draft, Hall signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat and appeared in five Summer League games, using the platform to showcase his versatility. The NBA Summer League experience has added a professional dimension to his game, but the forward remains focused on leveraging the NCAA’s 5‑for‑5 rule to maximize his college impact. With most 2026‑27 rosters already filled, Hall faces a crowded market, yet programs that need a seasoned frontcourt presence could find a fit in his skill set. Coaches and analysts alike point to his ability to stretch the floor and rebound aggressively as qualities that could address gaps in upcoming lineups.
Keyshawn Hall signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat, appeared in five Summer League games, and remains eligible for a fifth college season under the NCAA's new 5‑for‑5 rule, while teams evaluate his fit amid a crowded forward market.
Auburn's men's basketball program is preparing for its second season under Steven Pearl, featuring a 14‑game non‑conference schedule that includes a marquee game against Arizona and a strategic focus on strength of schedule, conference readiness and NIL development.