Auburn freshman got benched due to a bad closeout. After a butt chewing from Bruce Pearl, the player decided to go into the locker room on his own for the remainder of the game.

The freshman guard sets a new season high with 24 points that made the difference in the tight bout against rival Georgia

Head coach Bruce Pearl discusses the importance of Pettiford and Hudson in Auburn’s narrow win at Georgia on Saturday.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl previews the Tigers' upcoming matchup with No. 23 Georgia on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Neville Arena in Auburn.

Auburn has bolted out to a 17-1 start that includes a 5-0 Southeastern Conference record in Bruce Pearl's 11th season on the Plains. The two most recent Auburn victories transpired without Johni Broome, the 6-foot-10, 240-pound center/forward who is averaging 17.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocked shots per game.

Auburn basketball guard Tahaad Pettiford recaps the Tigers' 70-68 win over the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga.

Georgia basketball has raised eyebrows with some impressive wins this season, but none would compare to a win on Saturday.

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, center, and players reacts to a play during the ... S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser) The Georgia basketball team celebrates with the University of Georgia students after a win against Kentucky at an NCAA college basketball ...

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl provided the latest on Broome's injury. When asked about Broome's status, Pearl didn't rule him out.

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Bruce Pearl made his yearly visit to the Birmingham Tip Off Club.He spoke with the media about this season so far.Auburn was ranked number one in the latest AP top 25 poll after a