COOGS' HOUSE! #4 Houston Cougars and #11 Auburn Tigers clash in a thrilling early-season basketball showdown at the Toyota Center. As the #1 and #2 teams in college basketball, according to KenPom, this matchup promises intense action and strategic brilliance. Explore the impact of key players like Johni Broome for Auburn and the returning core of the Houston Cougars. The episode dives into the controversy surrounding the "neutral site" designation, with insights into past complaints by Houston's coach, Kelvin Sampson. Discover how coaches Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson might tactically and motivationally prepare their teams for this high-stakes game. With predictions pointing to a close contest, players like Cheney Johnson could be the deciding factors. Tune in for an engaging analysis of this basketball face-off and uncover the strategies and players that could shape the outcome as Zac Blackerby, host of Locked On Auburn, and Parker Ainsworth, host of Locked On Coogs, cross it over! 0:00 Intro 3:25 Auburn's Non-Conference Schedule 6:32 Johni Broome's Role and Potential 9:45 Houston's Non-Conference Matchups 13:14 Kelvin Sampson's Neutral Site "Concerns" 17:31 Houston's Veteran Advantage 21:19 Houston's Local Advantage 25:23 Defensive Matchup Comparison Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts!

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