Auburn basketball just made a statement in Las Vegas. The Tigers took down Oregon in Game 1 of the Players Era Festival behind a monster night from To’Hot, who poured in 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting, and the return of Keyshawn Hall, who added 18 points and 6 rebounds in his first game back from injury. The 2025 Auburn basketball season is officially heating up, and Stephen Pearl’s squad looks more dangerous every time they step on the court.

This one wasn’t just about scoring—Auburn showed elite poise, hitting 19 of 23 free throws and committing only six turnovers. Oregon never really stood a chance down the stretch as Auburn’s defense held the Ducks to just 38% shooting from the field. The chemistry between To’Hot and Hall is growing fast, and if this continues, Auburn could easily find themselves in the top tier of the SEC by January.

Fans in the chat called this “the most complete Auburn win of the season,” and it’s hard to disagree. Role players like Josh Yowich and Keyshawn Murphy gave critical minutes, showing how deep this roster really is. Even with a brutal non-conference schedule ahead—featuring Michigan, Arizona, and Purdue—Auburn’s resilience is becoming their biggest weapon.

📍Next Up: Auburn faces Michigan on Decem

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