Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s underwhelming win over Chattanooga in Atlanta and talk a couple of notable football departures. Topics include:

* Auburn’s lack of defensive effort and execution in a favorable matchup

* Dan’s question about if the Tigers can play disruptive defense without numbers

* Justin’s take about the absence of Kevin Overton in this game

* Elyjah Freeman giving up his starting spot to Sebastian Williams-Adams

* Auburn’s improved ball movement and assist rate on offense

* the issues that still creep up for the Tigers’ top-15 attack

* Keyshawn Hall providing more than just points

* Tahaad Pettiford finding his 3-point shot again

* Emeka Opurum’s sudden shutdown

* Auburn needing defensive improvement from the backup guards

* why did Auburn score so much in the final minute?

* Malcolm Simmons’ transfer departure for football

* the Freeze Four Era and how things might change moving forward

* Keldric Faulk heading to the NFL Draft, as expected

* a Dusty Finish in basketball

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