Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
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2019 Schedule
4th in SEC
- 11/6W 101-58
- 11/925W 88-66
- 11/14MISW 103-52
- 11/19W 88-79
- 11/201L 78-72
- 11/21W 73-57
- 11/28W 99-49
- 12/4W 67-41
- 12/8W 82-72
- 12/15W 75-71
- 12/19L 78-71
- 12/22W 93-88
- 12/29W 95-49
- 1/9L 82-67
- 1/12W 93-78
- 1/16W 85-66
- 1/1912L 82-80
- 1/22L 80-77
- 1/2622L 92-84
- 1/30W 92-58
- 2/2W 84-63
- 2/5W 76-62
- 2/921L 83-78
- 2/13L 60-55
- 2/16W 64-53
- 2/20W 79-56
- 2/234L 80-53
- 2/27W 78-75
- 3/2W 80-75
- 3/5W 66-60
- 3/95W 84-80
- 3/14W 81-71
- 3/15W 73-64
- 3/16W 65-62
- 3/178W 84-64
- 3/2112W 78-77
- 3/234W 89-75
- 3/291W 97-80
- 3/312W 77-71
- 4/61L 63-62
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Florida makes big move in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Florida and Kansas added key transfers, helping them ascend in our early stacking of the 2019-20 college hoops pecking order.
Teen charged in Bramblett's death driving 90 mph
The 16-year-old driver charged with manslaughter in the crash that killed Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife was accelerating from a speed of 89 mph to 91 mph in a 55 mph zone when the crash occurred, according to court records.
Driver, 16, arrested in Auburn announcer's death
Police have arrested a 16-year-old driver involved in the deaths of Rod Bramblett, who served as the radio voice for Auburn football, basketball and baseball, and his wife, Paula.
NBA draft profile: Chuma Okeke (0:52)
Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
'He's been family': Auburn pays final tribute to its legendary voice
Hundreds of friends and fans attended a memorial service for play-by-play announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula, who died after a car accident.
College basketball's winners and losers of the NBA draft deadline
Wednesday was the deadline for player entry in the 2019 NBA draft. Here are the college teams with bigger (or fewer) worries.
Auburn radio voice, wife die following car crash
Rod Bramblett, who served as the radio voice for Auburn football, basketball and baseball, and his wife, Paula, died from injuries suffered in a car crash Saturday night in Alabama, the Lee County Coroner's Office confirmed.
Pearl pushing to continue excellence (3:24)
Auburn sophomore Okeke declares for NBA draft
Auburn sophomore Chuma Okeke has made himself eligible for the 2019 NBA draft.
This Just In
Auburn sophomore Chuma Okeke has submitted paperwork to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2019 NBA draft, a source told ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Okeke intends on hiring an agent, as permitted by NCAA rules, and will maintain his eligibility while rehabbing his ACL at Auburn after tearing it in the NCAA tournament against North Carolina
Auburn signs Pearl to 5-year deal through '23-24
Auburn has signed head coach Bruce Pearl to a new five-year contract that will run through the 2023-24 season.
This Just In
Auburn has agreed to terms basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a new five-year contract, keeping him in the fold through the 2023-24 season. "Under Bruce's leadership, our basketball program has reached new heights," Director of Athletics Allen Greene said in a statement.
Auburn point guard Harper bound for NBA draft
Auburn point guard Jared Harper says he will leave school at the end of the spring semester to enter the NBA draft.
Loaded Michigan State leads Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The Spartans have nearly everyone back from their Final Four team and project as next season's team to beat.
Pearl on missed double dribble: 'Get over it'
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Monday on ESPN's Get Up! that human error is part of the game and he has moved past the missed double dribble call in Saturday's contest against Virginia.
Courtside: Championship Monday
Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich recap Texas Tech overwhelming Michigan State and Virginia's close call against Auburn (1:30). Plus, they preview tonight's National Championship game between the two teams (13:57) and discuss new allegations against Duke-Zion Williams by Michael Avenatti (33:17).
Pearl on missed double-dribble: 'Get over it' (1:13)
Tigers' senior class cements legacy (2:25)
Auburn's success 'speaks volumes' about SEC (3:49)
The foul call that will overshadow the Virginia-Auburn Final Four game
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl implored fans to remember a "great game," but Virginia and Auburn's Final Four matchup will always be tied to a foul call.
Guy hits 3 FTs with 0.6 left, Virginia shocks Auburn 63-62
Kyle Guy made three free throws with 0.6 seconds left and Virginia pulled off its second small miracle of the NCAA Tournament, beating Auburn 63-62 Saturday to advance to the national championship game for the first time in school history.
The final 1.5 seconds in the Virginia-Auburn Final Four game
A look back at the last 1.5 seconds of the Final Four game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Auburn Tigers.
2018-19 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Tennessee | 15-3 | 1 | 31-6 |
| Kentucky | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Auburn | 11-7 | 5 | 30-10 |
| South Carolina | 11-7 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mississippi State | 10-8 | 6 | 23-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Florida | 9-9 | 7 | 20-16 |
| Arkansas | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Texas A&M | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Missouri | 5-13 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 2-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game79.6
Rebounds Per Game34.1
Assists Per Game14.3
Points Allowed68.9106th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Powell | PG | Committed | 84 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 12-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |