In this episode of The Barn Hoops Podcast, we break down Joe Lunardi’s newest 2026 bracketology, with a spotlight on Auburn’s standing among SEC teams. Lunardi currently projects Auburn as a top 4 seed in the Midwest Region—one of 14 SEC schools slated to make the NCAA Tournament, tying last year’s record conference bids. We’ll analyze how Auburn stacks up with the top programs of the conference, and discuss the SEC bubble situation for programs like Georgia, Ole Miss and Texas A&M.

Plus, we discuss the announcement of Auburn’s exhibition game vs. Memphis: a rematch of their 90‑76 Maui Invitational final victory, scheduled for October 30 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta ⏰ 7:30 p.m. CT; part of a doubleheader that opens with a women's matchup between South Carolina and North Carolina. We explore what this marquee preseason matchup means for Auburn’s momentum and national profile as the 2025‑26 season tips off.

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