Tennessee Volunteers at Auburn Tigers 2/27/2021
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) brings the ball in as Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) brings the ball in as Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 01:14 PM EST
Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) puts up a shot over Tennessee forward E.J. Anosike (55) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) puts up a shot over Tennessee forward E.J. Anosike (55) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 01:15 PM EST
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) puts p a shot around Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) puts p a shot around Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 01:16 PM EST
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) puts up a three pointer as Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) puts up a three pointer as Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 01:16 PM EST
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan, left, and Tennessee guard Yves Pons, right, battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan, left, and Tennessee guard Yves Pons, right, battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:44 PM EST
Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) puts up a shot as Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) tries to block during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) puts up a shot as Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) tries to block during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:49 PM EST
Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) brings the ball down court on a fit break against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) brings the ball down court on a fit break against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:49 PM EST
Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) drives to the basket as Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) drives to the basket as Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:44 PM EST
Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) puts up a shot around Auburn center Babatunde Akingbola (13) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) puts up a shot around Auburn center Babatunde Akingbola (13) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:53 PM EST
Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) brings the ball down court as Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) brings the ball down court as Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:54 PM EST
Auburn forward JT Thor (10) puts up a shot as Tennessee guard Yves Pons (35) and Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) try and block during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn forward JT Thor (10) puts up a shot as Tennessee guard Yves Pons (35) and Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) try and block during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 01:15 PM EST
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 01:14 PM EST
Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) is fouled by Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) as he puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) is fouled by Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) as he puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 03:10 PM EST
Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) tries to drive to the basket between Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. (12) and Tennessee guard Yves Pons (35) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Devan Cambridge (35) tries to drive to the basket between Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. (12) and Tennessee guard Yves Pons (35) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 03:02 PM EST
Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) collides with and fouls Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) as he takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) collides with and fouls Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) as he takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:50 PM EST
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks with a referee about a call during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Auburn Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks with a referee about a call during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Auburn Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:44 PM EST
Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) and Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) collide while rebounding the ball during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) and Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) collide while rebounding the ball during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 77-72. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Feb. 27, 2021 02:45 PM EST
FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi brings the ball downcourt against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, in Auburn, USA. The NBA's global academy system is beginning to produce high-level collegiate players, as the upcoming NCAA Tournament will include eight NBA Academy alumni. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, FILE)

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi brings the ball downcourt against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, in Auburn, USA. The NBA's global academy system is beginning to produce high-level collegiate players, as the upcoming NCAA Tournament will include eight NBA Academy alumni. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, FILE)

Mar. 18, 2021 11:45 AM EDT
FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2021, file photo, Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) puts up a shot over Auburn forward JT Thor (10) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Auburn, Ala. Springer played one season with the Volunteers and is one of the top shooting guards in the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2021, file photo, Tennessee guard Jaden Springer (11) puts up a shot over Auburn forward JT Thor (10) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Auburn, Ala. Springer played one season with the Volunteers and is one of the top shooting guards in the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Jul. 23, 2021 10:01 AM EDT