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Auburn University has released its full non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, featuring a marquee home‑and‑home series with Arizona, a trip to the Player’s Era festival in Las Vegas and a series of strategic road tests designed to propel the program toward another NCAA Tournament appearance.
The university announced a packed non‑conference calendar that features exhibition games, early‑season road trips and a high‑profile tournament, all designed to reshape the team’s NCAA Tournament outlook.
Alabama and Auburn will meet in a preseason basketball game on October 22 at Legacy Arena, marking the first such meeting since 1983 and offering a glimpse of how the storied rivalry might translate to a controlled, yet charged, environment.
Top freshmen, strategic roster moves and international summer experiences set the stage for a competitive SEC campaign in 2024.
The first preseason meeting between Alabama and Auburn in years will feature a fan‑division format and national attention.
On October 22, the Alabama and Auburn men’s basketball teams will meet for the first preseason matchup in over 40 years at Legacy Arena, featuring a divided arena, exclusive ticketing and a Shipt partnership aimed at energizing fans nationwide.
The first-ever exhibition between Auburn and Alabama will be held at the Birmingham Jazz Center on October 26, with ticket presales set for late August and a broader effort to revitalize the city’s economy.
The upcoming exhibition matchup, scheduled for 7 p.m., will feature a split arena to separate fans of the two rivals, with tickets going on sale Aug. 27. Coach Steven Pearl says the game is a crucial test for Auburn before the regular season.
On October 22, 2026, the Auburn Tigers will host Alabama in Birmingham, a game that blends historic rivalry, financial incentives and coaching strategy ahead of the regular season.
Auburn University announced a collaboration with 2K Sports to develop a new college basketball video game slated for a February 2027 release, featuring prominent players and coaching staff in promotional material.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball program will appear in a new 2K Sports college basketball title launching in February 2027, bringing key players and coach into the NBA 2K series for the first time in over a decade.
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.