AUBURN TIGERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Auburn's basketball program operates from Neville Arena on a campus of 34,195 students in the heart of the SEC, where Coach Steven Pearl commands an 18-player roster competing in the conference's demanding winter schedule. The Tigers are averaging 84.0 points per game while holding opponents to 79.0, demonstrating balanced offensive efficiency through their 14-11 overall record. Auburn's home court advantage shows clearly in their 11-4 record at Neville Arena, where they've established a fortress against conference competition, though their 3-7 road record and 2-5 conference mark reveal vulnerability away from Auburn, Alabama.
Pearl's squad has found rhythm at home but faces significant challenges in league play with just five games remaining in their conference slate. The Tigers' five-point scoring advantage per contest provides a foundation for tournament consideration, yet their road struggles represent the primary impediment to climbing SEC standings. With 18 players available for rotation, Auburn maintains the depth necessary for postseason contention, though consistency between their dominant home performances and away shortcomings will determine whether the program secures postseason opportunity or misses March basketball entirely.
KEY FACTS
| School | Auburn University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Auburn, Alabama |
| Venue | Neville Arena |
| Head Coach | Steven Pearl |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Abdul Bashir | G |
| 20 | Jeremiah Bowman | G |
| 17 | Drake Cardwell | G |
| 6 | Elyjah Freeman | G |
| 7 | Keyshawn Hall | F |
| 38 | Filip Jovic | F |
| 5 | Kaden Magwood | G |
| 3 | KeShawn Murphy | F |
| 21 | Blake Muschalek | G |
| 14 | Emeka Opurum | C |
| 1 | Kevin Overton | G |
| 24 | Bradley Pearson | G |
| 0 | Tahaad Pettiford | G |
| 12 | Joah Shay | G |
| 22 | Reed Trapp | G |
| 10 | Simon Walker | G |
| 13 | CJ Williams | G |
| 33 | Sebastian Williams-Adams | F |
SEASON RECORD
17-16
Overall
14-5
Home
3-11
Away
5-9
Conference
82.7 PPG / 79.4 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 95-90 |
| Nov 7 | Merrimack Warriors | W 95-57 |
| Nov 12 | Wofford Terriers | W 93-62 |
| Nov 16 | Houston Cougars | L 72-73 |
| Nov 20 | Jackson State Tigers | W 112-66 |
| Nov 25 | Oregon Ducks | W 84-73 |
| Nov 26 | Michigan Wolverines | L 72-102 |
| Nov 27 | St. John's Red Storm | W 85-74 |
| Dec 4 | NC State Wolfpack | W 83-73 |
| Dec 7 | Arizona Wildcats | L 68-97 |
| Dec 13 | Chattanooga Mocs | W 92-78 |
| Dec 20 | Purdue Boilermakers | L 60-88 |
| Dec 30 | Queens University Royals | W 106-65 |
| Jan 3 | Georgia Bulldogs | L 100-104 |
| Jan 7 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 88-90 |
| Jan 10 | Arkansas Razorbacks | W 95-73 |
| Jan 15 | Missouri Tigers | L 74-84 |
| Jan 17 | South Carolina Gamecocks | W 71-67 |
| Jan 21 | Ole Miss Rebels | W 78-66 |
| Jan 24 | Florida Gators | W 76-67 |
| Jan 29 | Texas Longhorns | W 88-82 |
| Feb 1 | Tennessee Volunteers | L 69-77 |
| Feb 7 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 92-96 |
| Feb 11 | Vanderbilt Commodores | L 76-84 |
| Feb 15 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 75-88 |
| Feb 19 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 85-91 |
| Feb 22 | Kentucky Wildcats | W 75-74 |
| Feb 25 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 79-91 |
| Mar 1 | Ole Miss Rebels | L 79-85 |
| Mar 4 | LSU Tigers | W 88-74 |
| Mar 8 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 84-96 |
| Mar 11 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 79-61 |
| Mar 12 | Tennessee Volunteers | L 62-72 |
ANALYTICS
+3.3
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
64.1%
SOS
#4
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.9569
123.5
Adj O
94.3
Adj D
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Alabama Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Auburn Men's Basketball compete in?
- Auburn Tigers Men's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Auburn play men's basketball home games?
- Auburn Men's Basketball plays home games at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL.
- Who is the head coach of Auburn Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Auburn Tigers Men's Basketball is Steven Pearl.
- When was Auburn Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Auburn Men's Basketball is not currently available.