​As of March 19, 2025, the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team is preparing for their opening game in the NCAA Tournament. Auburn secured the No. 1 overall seed in the South Region, reflecting their impressive 28-5 record and strong performance throughout the season. ​
First-Round Opponent:
In their first game, Auburn will face the winner of the First Four matchup between Alabama State and Saint Francis. This game is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, at 1:50 p.m. CT (2:50 p.m. ET), and will be broadcast on CBS. The location for this game is Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, a venue familiar to Auburn fans following their SEC Championship victory there earlier this month. ​
First Four Results:
The First Four games took place on March 18 in Dayton, Ohio. In the opener, Alabama State secured a 70-68 victory over Saint Francis. The decisive moment came in the final seconds when Amarr Knox made a go-ahead layup, marking Alabama State’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win. ​
Auburn’s Tournament Outlook:
Auburn enters the tournament as the top overall seed, reflecting their dominant performance in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and throughout the regular season. Despite a recent stretch where they lost three of four games, including a defeat by Tennessee in the SEC Tournament, the Tigers’ overall body of work solidified their position as the No. 1 seed. ​
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Key Players:
Johni Broome, a standout guard for Auburn, has been recognized as a unanimous first-team All-America selection. His leadership and performance are expected to be pivotal as Auburn seeks to make a deep run in the tournament. ​
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Tournament Bracket Overview:
The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket features 68 teams, with Auburn leading the South Region. The Tigers’ path to the championship will involve navigating through several rounds, with potential matchups against teams like Michigan State, Iowa State, and Texas A&M, all of which are seeded within the top 16. ​
Path to the Championship:
Should Auburn advance past their first-round opponent, they will continue their pursuit of the national championship, aiming to emulate the success of past teams and add to the storied history of Auburn basketball.​
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