Auburn basketball prepares for 2026-27 season after Greece trip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Auburn basketball recently finished a trip to Greece with a 1-1 record against KK Super MegaBet. Key performances came from players Tahaad Pettiford, who averaged over 17 points, and Thomas Dowd, who recorded a double-double in a win. Experts predict Auburn will face challenges in the upcoming season, with ESPN projecting them to finish No. 11 in the SEC, with a narrow margin for postseason play. The Tigers will open their season with an exhibition against Florida State on October 14.
- •Auburn finished 1-1 in Greece, highlighting returning talent.
- •Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton were key scorers in the games.
- •ESPN predicts Auburn to finish No. 11 in the SEC.
- •Best-case scenario is a 25-win season and NCAA Tournament berth.
- •Exhibition against Florida State is scheduled for October 14.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — What is Auburn basketball's ceiling for the 2026-27 season?
"The gap between the floor and ceiling for Auburn basketball is narrow, and so is their margin of error for postseason play.
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