Oklahoma Sooners at Auburn Tigers 1/29/2022
Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:18 PM EST
Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) is fouled by Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) is fouled by Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:18 PM EST
Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) drives to the basket around Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) drives to the basket around Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:18 PM EST
Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) grabs a rebound as Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) is blocked out during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) grabs a rebound as Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) is blocked out during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:18 PM EST
Oklahoma guard Bijan Cortes (14) puts up a shot as Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) tries to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma guard Bijan Cortes (14) puts up a shot as Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) tries to block during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:18 PM EST
Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) and Oklahoma guard Jordan Goldwire (0) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) and Oklahoma guard Jordan Goldwire (0) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 03:18 PM EST
Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after a bucket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after a bucket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:29 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates after defeating Oklahoma 86-68 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates after defeating Oklahoma 86-68 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:30 PM EST
Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:32 PM EST
Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dribbles around Oklahoma forward Jalen Hill (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dribbles around Oklahoma forward Jalen Hill (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:28 PM EST
Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:32 PM EST
Oklahoma guard Jordan Goldwire (0) steals the ball away from Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma guard Jordan Goldwire (0) steals the ball away from Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:28 PM EST
Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves, right, shoots over Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves, right, shoots over Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:43 PM EST
Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots a baskets over Oklahoma guard Umoja Gibson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) shoots a baskets over Oklahoma guard Umoja Gibson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:45 PM EST
Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:36 PM EST
Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) shoots a shot over Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) shoots a shot over Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:42 PM EST
Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) reacts after being fouled and knocked to the floor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) reacts after being fouled and knocked to the floor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:34 PM EST
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) goes to the basket around Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) goes to the basket around Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:45 PM EST
Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) puts up a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) puts up a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:44 PM EST
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) goes to the basket around Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) goes to the basket around Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:45 PM EST
Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) puts up a shot over Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) puts up a shot over Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:47 PM EST
Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) shoots a three pointer as Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) shoots a three pointer as Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:48 PM EST
Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) is fouled by Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) as he puts up a shot over forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) is fouled by Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) as he puts up a shot over forward Jacob Groves (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:50 PM EST
Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser, left, talks with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser, left, talks with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:56 PM EST
Former Auburn coach Sonny Smith talks to fans as he is honored before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Auburn and Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Former Auburn coach Sonny Smith talks to fans as he is honored before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Auburn and Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 05:02 PM EST
Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) goes up for a lay up as Oklahoma guard Jordan Goldwire (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. K.D. Johnson scored 13 as Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) goes up for a lay up as Oklahoma guard Jordan Goldwire (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. K.D. Johnson scored 13 as Auburn beat Oklahoma 86-68. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 04:50 PM EST
Former Auburn and NBA player, Charles Barkley, left, hugs former Auburn coach Sonny Smith as he is honored before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Auburn and Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Former Auburn and NBA player, Charles Barkley, left, hugs former Auburn coach Sonny Smith as he is honored before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Auburn and Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 05:16 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Jan. 29, 2022 05:25 PM EST
FILE - Auburn coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. “Last season, there was a period where we were the best team in college basketball, which is pretty special,” Pearl said. “And I really though almost every game we played last year, for the first time in my career, I think I had the better team.” This one figures to be pretty good, too, even without a dominant, versatile talent like Jabari Smith. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

FILE - Auburn coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma on Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. “Last season, there was a period where we were the best team in college basketball, which is pretty special,” Pearl said. “And I really though almost every game we played last year, for the first time in my career, I think I had the better team.” This one figures to be pretty good, too, even without a dominant, versatile talent like Jabari Smith. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Oct. 20, 2022 06:01 AM EDT