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Walker Kessler was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year at Auburn, and his defensive impact has undoubtedly translated well to the NBA level. Kessler was the No. 22 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He has proven to be a steal as someone who already impacts winning, mainly because of his rebounding and […] READ MORE
I was sitting in the nose-bleeds of the New Orleans SuperDome when I fell in love with SEC men’s basketball. LSU’s swingman chased down a loose ball to lay in a last-second layup. The 66,000+ crowd went wild. It was January 28, 1989, and LSU had just upset a second-ranked Georgetown squad led by Alonzo […] READ MORE
The college basketball season is rounding into form, and some teams have reached the life-or-death stage. As the season has continued, the only thing that has become obvious is there are more questions than answers. There are several teams this week fighting to avoid that dreaded tenth loss in a marquee college basketball Saturday. Here […] READ MORE
Auburn had arguably the best frontcourt in the country last season. Funny enough, despite losing two first-rounders there, Bruce Pearl’s rebuilt frontcourt this season may be one of the best in the country yet again. If the Tigers can just get more consistent guard play, then they could win the SEC and contend for a […] READ MORE
The SEC Tournament begins on Wednesday in Tampa. This conference has long been known as the biggest and baddest in football, but it’s starting to garner the same reputation in basketball. The SEC is now among the best conferences in the nation on the hardwood. That growth will culminate this week in what could be […] READ MORE
Saturday was a historic day for the game of basketball. For the first time in the history of college basketball, all of the top 6 teams in the AP Top 25 rankings all lost on the same day. It was also the first time ever that seven of the top ten teams all lost on […] READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago the Auburn Tigers were cruising to an SEC title. However, like most seasons, conference play is full of surprises. With three games left, the race for the crown has tightened up with four teams still having a chance. The Kentucky Wildcats are a game behind the leaders, with the streaking […] READ MORE
Welcome to late February, where the bubble is oversaturated. Depending on your preferred method, your team might be on the bubble. Metrics tell one story. Profiles tell another. Combine those with the eye test, and you have NCAA Tournament predictions that are all over the place. That’s just how it goes when you are trying […] READ MORE
The month of February is approaching. That means that crunch time is also beginning for teams that want to make the NCAA Tournament. The bubble seems as wide open as ever, and it also seems much more welcoming to mid-majors than in prior years. Since our previous college basketball bracketology, there have been shifts of […] READ MORE
The top-ranked Auburn Tigers survives against Missouri Tigers on Tuesday night in a 55-54 win. This was Auburn’s first game as the number one ranked team in the country. The Auburn Tigers were led in the game by K.D. Johnson, who delivered in the clutch. Auburn trailed 51-50 with 2:25 left before Johnson took over. […] READ MORE
Phillip Jordan covers the Auburn Tigers for Last Word on College Football, Dothan Wolves on 96.9 The Legend producer and scoreboard update host, The Wiregrass High School Football Report host, and photographer.