Samir Doughty
FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2020, file photo, Auburn coach Bruce Pearl talks to players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. Pearl has another rebuilding job of sorts at Auburn, but this time he starts out with a better foundation and assemblage of talent. The Tigers must replace virtually all their key players, including possible NBA lottery pick Isaac Okoro, after the best three-year run in program history. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Auburn tries to sustain success with Pearl's youngest team

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2020 09:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley celebrates after an overtime win against Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Quickley was selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Mississippi State's Perry, Arkansas' Jones share SEC honors

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EDT

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl catches Auburn forward Danjel Purifoy (3) before he goes into the game during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Texas A&M holds on, upsets No. 17 Auburn 78-75

By John Zenor Mar. 04, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Auburn center Austin Wiley and Mississippi guard Devontae Shuler (2) vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Austin Wiley, No. 15 Auburn hold off Ole Miss 67-58

By John Zenor Feb. 25, 2020 09:17 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl smiles at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn rallies past Vols; fan tossed for derogatory comment

By John Zenor Feb. 22, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Auburn guard J'Von McCormick looks to pass over the head of Georgia forward Toumani Camara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Edwards leads Georgia to surprising win over No. 13 Auburn

By Charles Odum Feb. 19, 2020 09:18 PM EST

Auburn's Samir Doughty, right, tries to steal the ball from Missouri's Xavier Pinson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Smith, Pinson lead Missouri to 85-73 win over No. 11 Auburn

By Joe Walljasper Feb. 15, 2020 08:46 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Wiley, No. 11 Auburn survive in OT again, 95-91 over Alabama

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2020 09:44 PM EST

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) dunks for two over Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
McCormick's OT basket lifts No. 11 Auburn past No. 18 LSU

By John Zenor Feb. 08, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Kentucky's EJ Montgomery (23) shoots while defended by Mississippi State's Tyson Carter, left, and Abdul Ado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Kentucky won 80-72. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 11 Auburn hosts No. 18 LSU in Top 25 SEC showdown

By John Zenor Feb. 07, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Arkansas forward Jeantal Cylla (0) tries to drive past Auburn defenders Danjel Purifoy (3) and Anfernee McLemore (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 11 Auburn edges Arkansas 79-76 in OT

By Derek Oxford Feb. 04, 2020 10:20 PM EST

Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) snags a rebound from Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, No. 17 Auburn top No. 13 Kentucky 75-66

By John Zenor Feb. 01, 2020 08:41 PM EST

Auburn guard Tyrell Jones (0) and forward Isaac Okoro (23) react after the team's 83-82 double-overtime win over Mississippi in an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 17 Auburn rallies for double-overtime win at Mississippi

Jan. 29, 2020 12:44 AM EST

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) celebrates a 3-point basket against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, Okoro lead No. 16 Auburn past Iowa State 80-76

By Sumner Martin Jan. 25, 2020 02:50 PM EST

South Carolina forward Jalyn McCreary (4) and South Carolina guard Jair Bolden (52) block a shot by Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Cambridge’s big night lifts Auburn over South Carolina

Jan. 22, 2020 09:41 PM EST

Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (5) makes a layup past Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Payne's career game helps Florida beat No. 4 Auburn 69-47

By Mark Long Jan. 18, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Lewis, Alabama hand No. 4 Auburn its first loss, 83-64

By John Zenor Jan. 16, 2020 12:40 AM EST

Auburn guard Samir Doughty celebrates a foul call against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn exceeds expectations as one of last unbeaten teams

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia, Saturday, Jan. 11 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 5 Auburn stays perfect, rips Georgia 82-60 behind bench

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) pulls down a rebound against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
McCormick's 28 keep No. 8 Auburn perfect with 80-68 win

By Paul Jones Jan. 04, 2020 07:47 PM EST