The hype has been real this week for this basketball team, and Auburn got hit in the mouth by Ole Miss in the first half. Trailing by as many as 14 points, the Tigers were able to make a small run going into halftime, before turning up the heat defensively in the second half to eventually take control of the game. Walker Kessler had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks, while Wendell Green Jr continued his stellar point guard play off the bench. Auburn is now 16-1 and 5-0 in SEC play, with a real chance to be ranked #1 for the first time in program history. 

We celebrate Auburn's victorious trip to Tuscaloosa as the Tigers beat Alabama 81-77, moving to 15-1 (4-0 SEC). Jabari Smith finally put his entire skillset on display on both ends of the floor, dominating both ends. Wendell Green Jr was masterful at point guard off the bench. And after letting a 14 point lead get away, Auburn made all the necessary plays down the stretch to get a massive victory. War Eagle everyone!

The Tigers moved to 3-0 in SEC play with a home win over Florida. They faced plenty of adversity, some self-inflicted and some circumstances of the game. But Auburn's depth and the home court advantage proved to be enough to earn a third consecutive SEC win by double digits. KD Johnson led the way with 23 points. Matt got to attend this game in person with his dad, who makes a brief guest appearance. 

Allen Flanigan was a late scratch from this game but Auburn had no problem in their first SEC road trip against South Carolina, winning 81-66. Wendell Green Jr led the way with 22 points and played a terrific game on both ends, while Walker Kessler had another double double and 4 blocks. Auburn's depth was the key, as the Tigers got major contributions from everyone who played. Auburn is now 13-1 (2-0 in the SEC) and returns home to play Florida on Saturday. 

We were incredibly honored to get to talk basketball and life with Sonny Smith! He was Auburn's head basketball coach from 1978-1989 and is currently Auburn's color commentator for the Auburn Sports Network. We discussed this year's team, his impressions of Bruce Pearl, and many other stories and memories from his coaching career. 

Behind a tremendous atmosphere in Auburn Arena, the Tigers began conference play with a thorough beating of previously undefeated LSU. Auburn held LSU without a field goal for over 10 minutes and raced out to an 18-1 lead, then thwarted every LSU run. Walker Kessler was our MVP, recording a triple double in his SEC debut with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and a school-record 11 blocks. 

With an 11-1 record and nearing a top 10 national ranking, Auburn is about to enter SEC play! Thanks to Jay Phillips (contributor at AuburnLive.com, @aubawn on Twitter, @thebruceblog on Instagram) and Michael Floyd (current Vice-President of Auburn's student section, "The Jungle") for taking some time to chat with us. In the last couple hours of this episode, Matt and Jackson use the pre-season SEC media poll to talk about each conference opponent and discuss some expectations for Auburn's team and players over the next couple of months. 

0:25 - Interview with Jay Phillips

25:28 - Interview with Michael Floyd

1:05:20 - Matt and Jackson's SEC Preview

Auburn passed a tough test from the Murray State Racers with another double digit win, as they now set their sights on the beginning of the SEC schedule. Wendell Green Jr, Jabari Smith, and Walker Kessler led the way to the Tigers' 39th consecutive nonconference victory at home. 

It's always great when your team turns a likely loss into a memorable win! Auburn managed to gut out a tough road W, after watching an 8 point halftime lead evaporate quickly. The Tigers were down by 13 with just over 8 minutes left but came back to win in the final minute. Walker Kessler was our MVP for this game, with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. 

It wasn't a masterpiece offensively, but Auburn turned a 5 point halftime lead into a 26 point win behind a great defensive effort. Steven Pearl joined Wes Flanigan with a 1-0 head coaching record at Auburn. The Tigers are now 9-1 as they prepare to head to Saint Louis on Saturday.