Why five teams were overhyped, why five were undervalued
With just over a month of the college basketball season behind us, it's time to examine the reasons behind the pundits' worst predictions.
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2020 Schedule
8-0, 1st in SEC
- 11/5W 83-74
- 11/8W 76-66
- 11/12W 70-69
- 11/15W 116-70
- 11/18W 91-62
- 11/25W 84-59
- 11/26W 79-65
- 12/5W 81-78
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Power Rankings: Ohio State, Maryland keep Big Ten relevant
Louisville of the ACC remains No. 1, but the Big Ten is well represented, even without preseason favorite Michigan State.
Furman deserves 'all the credit' for pushing Auburn (3:29)
No. 14 Auburn rallies to beat Furman 81-78
Christian Okoro scored a season-high 18 points, including two free throws with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, to lift No. 14 Auburn to an 81-78 victory over Furman on Thursday night.
Auburn survives in OT to stay undefeated (0:30)
Power Rankings: Louisville takes over top spot
The unbeaten Cardinals are the new No. 1 and have a challenging week ahead, including a date with No. 2 Michigan.
Tigers hope to win while getting exposure (2:18)
No. 18 Auburn routs Richmond to win Legends Classic
Samir Doughty scored 22 points to lead No. 18 Auburn to a 79-65 win over Richmond in the championship game of the Legends Classic on Tuesday night at Barclays Center.
Okoro elevates for one-hand jam (0:25)
Doughty flushes fast-break dunk for Auburn (0:20)
Doughty helps No. 18 Auburn rout New Mexico 84-59
Samir Doughty scored 19 points to lead No. 18 Auburn to an 84-59 rout of New Mexico in the second game of the Legends Classic Monday night at the Barclays Center.
Doughty hits 5 3s in Auburn win (0:54)
Wiley, Okoro dunk on back-to-back possessions (0:32)
McCormick steal leads to an easy Flanigan dunk (0:21)
Top questions for Feast Week and best potential tourney matchups
Top teams, Final Four rematches and tropical locations will be among the prominent themes of Feast Week. Here's a taste of what we'll see.
Power Rankings: Get ready for a Feast Week shake-up
The majority of college basketball's top teams will face significant challenges -- some against each other -- during Thanksgiving week.
College basketball picks: Who are the biggest early surprises?
ESPN.com's college hoops experts make their picks for this weekend and also look ahead to Feast Week.
Breaking down the biggest potential debates for the playoff committee
Is one-loss Minnesota a playoff lock? Can Mac Jones-led Alabama still make a case? And is the Big 12 really done? We answer these questions and more.
Doughty, Wiley lead No. 19 Auburn past Colgate, 91-62
Samir Doughty scored 20 points, Austin Wiley had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Auburn rolled past Colgate 91-62 on Monday night.
Doughty puts defender on ground, then steps back for 3 (0:28)
Power Rankings: Can Michigan State stay on top?
Kentucky's stay at No. 1 was brief thanks to Evansville's shocking upset. This week, the Spartans get the nod over No. 2 Duke.
Ex-Auburn, NBA player Daniels hurt in accident
Former Auburn and NBA player Marquis Daniels, who now works as Auburn's Director of Player Development, was injured in an automobile accident Saturday night.
Auburn's offense explodes against CSU Northridge (2:06)
Doughty’s 33 leads No. 22 Auburn’s 116-70 rout of CSUN
Samir Doughty scored a career-high 33 points and J’Von McCormick had a school-record 16 assists, leading No. 22 Auburn to a 116-70 rout of Cal State Northridge on Friday night.
2019-20 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game85.08th
Rebounds Per Game42.818th
Assists Per Game15.3Tied-85th
Points Allowed67.9Tied-164th
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2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 12 | 10 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharife Cooper | PG | Signed | 94 |
| Justin Powell | PG | Signed | 83 |
| Chris Moore | SF | Signed | 79 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 12-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |