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The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 173 Auburn put the Clamps on Creighton 82-70Auburn advances to the Sweet Sixteen for only the 7th time in program history behind 23 points from Tahaad Pettiford. Creighton shot the lights out, but Auburn locked in in the second half to pull away late on Free Throws and interior shooting. Auburn plays 5 seed Michigan on Friday in Atlanta in a match-up against former starting Point Guard Tre Donaldson and March Madness foe Derek Wolfe.Grab your Auburn merch with www.warfameagle.com and use our offer code: JUNGLE15 for a sweet discount. 2025-03-2355 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 171 Season Wrap-up and March Madness PreviewJackson joins the podcast one last time to break down an incredible regular season, a disappointing SEC Tourney, and the bracket in which your Auburn Tigers are the NUMBER ONE OVERALL SEED!! They await the winner of the First Four match-up between Alabama State and St. Francis on Thursday. Visit www.warfameagle.com to show your spirit and grab some merch! Use discount code: JUNGLE15 at checkout for a sweet discount. 2025-03-1752 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 151: Auburn Wrangles the Longhorns in Austin 87-82Auburn picked up its first road win in the SEC, and its first Quad 1 road win since 2022 behind Johni Broome's monster stat line, some late free throw heroics from Tahaad and Denver, and an immaculate second half from MVP Chad Baker-Mazara. Shooty Hoops Will and Pablo Escobarner join Jackson for the breakdown!
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The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 138 Auburn takes care of business at home against Kent State 79-56We got Jackson and Stormin Norman talking hoops! Johni Broome had another magnificent night, with 18pts, 12rbs, 4ast, and 3Blk, while D2 transfer at 18-5-4-2. Auburn struggled shooting the 3 and against the zone, but still covered a -22.5 spread.2024-11-1443 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 130 Auburn Sweeps Georgia in Season Finale 92-78Matt joined Ben from inside his car after celebrating Senior Night with a win and a season sweep of the Rival Bulldogs! Denver Jones led the way with 21 points (Seven 3s)! to win MVP. Johni Broome finished another game with 5 assists to lead a season high 29 total assists. Auburn will be the 4 seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament, and play either South Carolina, Arkansas, or Vanderbilt.2024-03-1035 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 116: Auburn Dominated Ole Miss 82-59 in Allen Flannigan's return to Neville ArenaRyan and Jackson breakdown the extension of our 11 win streak. We take the sole lead in the SEC!2024-01-211h 02
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 113 Coach Ira Bowman Interview breaking down how Auburn is thriving in 2024Listen in for great information from Coach Ira Bowman on how we are pulling off this great run in 23-24. Recruiting talk, Scouting talk, Golden age of Auburn basketball talk, and of course Jackson asked him about his opinion on heat check time outs. 2024-01-1140 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 111 Auburn Dominates Arkansas 83-51 in a mostly Silent Bud Walton ArenaWe just gave Arkansas the worst loss in Bud Walton history. Jackson and Ben break it all down. 2024-01-0647 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 106 Auburn dominates USC and their Hollywood Stars 91-75USC brought in a star studded cast of players but they were no match for Auburn's depth and Neville Arena's energy. Jackson is back after missing a couple games and he's joined by our other NYC resident host Ben Young III. War Eagle! 2023-12-1847 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 105 Interview with Auburn Great and Basketball Legend Coach Cliff EllisFresh off his retirement from 909 wins (833 D1), 8 Conference Titles, 9 Coach of the Year Awards, and 10 NCAA Tourney appearances, Auburn and Basketball Legend Coach Cliff Ellis sits down with Matt and Jackson to talk about his journey. We had some technical difficulties, but be sure to listen to the end for an incredible Auburn/Pop-culture crossover!
Coach Ellis led teams at South Alabama, Clemson, Auburn, and Coastal Carolina to some of their best seasons ever, and led the 1999 flying tigers to an SEC Championship and a #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. At the time of his retirement...2023-12-1540 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 104: Auburn Smothers UNC-Asheville 87-62Auburn's depth and defensive intensity were too much for UNC-Asheville on Wednesday as the Tigers moved to 7-2 with a 87-62 victory at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Tre Donaldson led the way with 15 points, but our MVP was Chad Baker-Mazara who had 11 second-half points to put the game out of reach and a team-leading 7 rebounds. All 11 players contributed as Auburn's depth was on full display. Now Auburn will return home to host Bronny James and USC on Sunday. 2023-12-1447 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 102: Auburn Loses At Appalachian State 69-64The Tigers traveled to Boone, NC and lost a close game to the Appalachian St Mountaineers 69-64. Johni Broome was fantastic yet again, with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Tre Donaldson contributed 12 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Auburn built an early 9 point lead but eventually trailed by 11 midway through the second half. They cut the lead to 3 with less than 4 minutes to play, but couldn't score enough to steal the win. Next, Auburn plays Indiana on Saturday in Atlanta in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event. 2023-12-0454 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 99 Auburn Collars the Bonnies, Wins the Legends Classic 77-60Auburn played an incredibly balanced game, and Johni Broome once again led the Tigers in scoring. Auburn wins an in-season tournament in back-to-back years, and wins the Legends Classic for the second time! Jackson and Ben go live from the streets of Brooklyn2023-11-1817 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 98 Auburn Torches Notre Dame 83-59 in the Legends ClassicAuburn's stars shown brightly on the hardwood of the Brooklyn Nets and won their first match of the Legends Classic 83-59. MVP Aden Holloway hit 4 of 5 three pointers and was named after hosts Ben and Jackson went live with fans outside the Barclay's Center! 2023-11-1724 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 95: Coach Marquis Daniels InterviewJackson interviews Auburn legend Marquis Daniels who was a two time All SEC players at Auburn, a 10 year NBA vet, and now a coach on Bruce Pearls staff. One of the last remaining coaches on staff that hadn't been on the podcast. 2023-11-0724 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 88: Auburn Advances in NCAA Tournament, Beats Iowa 83-75Auburn relied on their half court defense and some timely 3 point shooting in the second half to control their first round matchup against Iowa in Birmingham. Johni Broome was our MVP with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Wendell Green Jr took care of the ball and was perfect at the free throw line to finish the game. Tre Donaldson and KD Johnson were terrific off the bench, and Allen Flanigan had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Auburn will play on Saturday in Birmingham against either Houston or Northern Kentucky. 2023-03-1750 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 87: Auburn 2023 NCAA Tournament PreviewThe Auburn Tigers have made The Big Dance for the fifth time in six seasons, and were selected to play as a 9 seed in the Midwest Region. They will play close to home in Birmingham of all places against Iowa! Jackson, Matt, and Ben break down the tournament draw and preview the Hawkeyes, as well as take a quick look back at Auburn's tough loss to Arkansas in the SEC Tournament. 2023-03-131h 06The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 82: Auburn Drops Another Close Game at Vanderbilt 67-65The Auburn Family showed up and showed out in Nashville, but the 20 free throw attempts for Vanderbilt center Liam Robbins was a little too much to overcome. The Tigers had their chances to stretch out a small second half lead, but ended up in another close battle that will end up in the loss column. After a huge KD Johnson 3 pointer to tie the game with 10 seconds left, Vanderbilt hit a shot going to the rim with less than a second left to win the game. Johni Broome led Auburn in scoring with 20 points and Jaylin Williams had 17, but...2023-02-1945 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 81: Bryant Smith InterviewFormer Tiger basketball team captain and current student assistant Bryant Smith joins the podcast to discuss his time at Auburn and his role with this year's team. Enjoy the interview! 2023-02-1725 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 80: Auburn Blows Out Missouri 89-56 in Crucial Home GameAfter losing 5 out of 6 games, Auburn desperately needed a win against a quality Missouri team and they delivered their best performance of the season. They started on a 19-2 run and never looked back. The Tigers played terrific defense against one of the nation's top offenses, and shared the ball well on offense leading to a ton of made shots. Johni Broome put up another double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds, but KD Johnson's first half offensive explosion made him our MVP. He scored 14 points in the first half and hit 4 three pointers. Auburn (18-8, 8-5 SEC) now travels to...2023-02-1552 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 79: Cinmeon Bowers Interview + Auburn Loses Close Game to #3 AlabamaCinmeon Bowers joined the podcast at the start (00:41) to talk about his Auburn career and much much more. Our traditional game recap for the Alabama game begins at 28:50 if you want to skip ahead. The Tigers executed a game plan to limit Alabama's 3 point barrage, but still came up short as the offense faltered late. Wendell Green Jr scored a game-high 24 points. Auburn hosts Missouri on Tuesday night in a very important game for the Tigers' NCAA tournament resume. 2023-02-121h 25The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 78: Auburn Loses at Texas A&M 83-78Auburn had another opportunity to add a Quad 1 win to their NCAA tournament resume, but it slipped through their fingers in a close loss in College Station. The Aggies scored 22 more points than Auburn at the free throw line, and foul trouble for Johni Broome and Dylan Cardwell played a big role down the stretch. Despite all of that, Auburn shot the ball well on the road and had a lead in the second half. They even had the ball down 2 points in the final minute before enduring another frustrating loss. Wendell Green Jr had 20 points, and Johni Broome...2023-02-0854 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 77: Auburn Loses Defensive Battle Against #2 Tennessee 46-43Two of the nation's top defenses squared off in Knoxville and the game between Auburn and Tennessee really reflected that. Both teams shot poorly from the field and from the three point line, and every rebound and possession were hotly contested. Auburn took an early lead before trailing by 4 at halftime. They went down by 8 a couple times, but clawed back to have multiple possessions at the end of the game to tie or take the lead. Johni Broome led the way for Auburn with 11 points and 9 rebounds, and KD Johnson also scored in double figures for a third...2023-02-051h 42The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 76: Auburn Scores Season-High 94 Points in Beatdown of GeorgiaAuburn got a much-needed bounce-back victory over rival Georgia 94-73 on Wednesday. Allen Flanigan led the way with 22 points, while Johni Broome had 19 points and 18 rebounds in only 22 minutes! He was dominant inside. The Tigers only had 5 turnovers in the entire game, shot the ball well, and won the rebounding battle as well. Auburn (17-5, 7-2 SEC) now gets ready for their brutal second half of the SEC schedule tied for second in the SEC standings. Next up is a trip to Knoxville on Saturday. 2023-02-021h 03The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 75: Auburn's Comeback Attempt Falls Short at West VirginiaAuburn dug itself another large 16 point halftime deficit, but erased it as the final four minutes arrived. The fight shown by the Tigers was impressive, but they still lost against West Virginia 80-77 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Jaylin Williams led the way with 18 points while Johni Broome, Allen Flanigan, and KD Johnson all scored in double figures. But Erik Stevenson's 31 points proved to be too much to overcome. Auburn will attempt to end their two game losing streak when they return home to host Georgia on Wednesday night. 2023-01-2955 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 74: Texas A&M Ends Auburn's 28 Game Home Winning StreakAfter a 10-2 start, Auburn struggled to score consistently and the Texas A&M Aggies were better on both ends of the floor on their way to a 79-63 win in Neville Arena. Johni Broome and Wendell Green Jr had 16 points each, but the Tigers were out-rebounded, lost the turnover battle, and couldn't contain Tyrese Radford (30 points, 9 rebounds). The nation's longest home winning streak has come to an end. Auburn now travels to West Virginia on Saturday to compete in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. 2023-01-2658 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 73: Auburn Wins 5th Consecutive Conference Game at South Carolina 81-66Auburn got another wire-to-wire road victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks to move to 16-3 (6-1 SEC) on Saturday. Johni Broome led the Tigers in scoring and rebounding with 27 and 11, but our MVP was Wendell Green Jr. He was masterful in the half court and in the open court, earning his own double-double with 16 points and 12 assists. Jaylin Williams and Allen Flanigan also had really nice games and the Tigers' defense held the Gamecocks to 22 first half points. Auburn returns to Neville Arena on Wednesday to host Texas A&M. 2023-01-221h 00The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 72: Auburn Pummels LSU in Baton Rouge 67-49Auburn recorded their largest margin of victory in Baton Rogue in program history with their 67-49 win on Wednesday night. Behind 14 points from Wendell Green Jr and Jaylin Williams, the offense was more than good enough to support a suffocating defensive effort. The Auburn defense held LSU to 29% shooting, the lowest against an SEC opponent in 12 years. Lior Berman and Allen Flanigan added 8 points each. Auburn (15-3, 5-1 SEC) continues their road trip in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday against the Gamecocks. 2023-01-191h 06The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 71: Auburn Beats Mississippi State 69-63Jaylin Williams led the Tigers to a third straight SEC win with 21 points (5 three pointers) and 7 rebounds. Auburn built an early double digit lead and held on to that the rest of the way, despite letting Mississippi State hang around late in the second half. Wendell Green Jr scored 11 of the last 12 points to close the game, and Allen Flanigan had his fourth straight double digit scoring game with 10 points and 7 rebounds. The Tigers are now 14-3 (4-1 in the SEC) and travel to Baton Rouge to play LSU on Wednesday. 2023-01-151h 31The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 70: Auburn Wins on the Road at Ole Miss 82-73Auburn backed up their big win over Arkansas with their first SEC road win in Oxford. The offense led the charge in this game, surprisingly, as four Tigers scored in double figures. Wendell Green Jr had 23 points, Johni Broome had a fourth consecutive double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, Allen Flanigan had 15 points and 5 rebounds, and Jaylin Williams had 12 points and 5 assists. Auburn erased a 7 point first half deficit in the first half and took the lead for good early in the second half. The Tigers are now 13-3 (3-1 in the SEC) as they return home to face Mississippi...2023-01-1154 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 69: Mike Burgomaster InterviewWe had a great time talking ball with Auburn Basketball's Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Burgomaster about scouting, scheduling, his unique role on this coaching staff, and this year's Auburn team. Enjoy the interview! 2023-01-1043 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 68: Auburn Gets Massive Win Against #13 ArkansasAuburn got their biggest win of the season so far with a huge 72-59 win over the #13 Arkansas Razorbacks. The Tigers never trailed in the entire game. It was a great bounce back after the Georgia loss, and Auburn's defense (with the help of a unique zone strategy) was a huge key to the win. Wendell Green Jr scored the first 7 points of the game for Auburn and led the way with 19 points and 5 assists, while Johni Broome had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 blocks and Allen Flanigan had his best game of the season with 18 points and 8 rebounds off the...2023-01-081h 24The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 67: Auburn Drops Road Game to Georgia 76-64It was a frustrating evening in Athens, Georgia for Auburn's basketball team. They went down 11 points early, then clawed back to tie the game only to trail by 7 points at halftime. The Tigers shot the ball poorly struggling offensively most of the night and never got any closer than four points. Johni Broome had 22 points and 12 rebounds and Allen Flanigan scored 11 points but Georgia did a great job limiting everyone else. Auburn returns home to host Arkansas on Saturday night and is now 11-3 (1-1 in the SEC).2023-01-0555 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 66: Auburn Opens SEC Play with 61-58 Victory Over FloridaAfter an ugly first half filled with turnovers and missed opportunities, Auburn rallied back in the second half to get a hard fought win in their first SEC game. Wendell Green Jr and Johni Broome led the way with 14 points. Broome was our MVP and added 11 rebounds and 4 assists, in addition to putting up a much better stat line than Florida's All-SEC big man Colin Castleton. The Tigers only turned it over 3 times in the second half and took care of business in the last few minutes of the game, extending their home winning streak to 26 games. Auburn travels...2022-12-291h 10The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 65: 2022-2023 SEC PreviewJackson, Ryan, and Ben preview the upcoming SEC basketball season! The Tigers begin the defense of their SEC regular season championship against Florida on December 28th. 2022-12-271h 04The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 64: Auburn Bounces Back, Defeats Washington 84-61The Tigers salvaged a split on their west coast road trip with a victory over Washington in Seattle. Big men Jaylin Williams and Johni Broome led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds each. Both of them were extremely effective attacking the Washington 2-3 zone. Chris Moore and Wendell Green also scored in double figures, while Tre Donaldson had 7 assists and only 1 turnover in 18 minutes. Auburn's defense played very well, and the offense seemed to gain some much needed confidence. Next, Auburn opens up SEC play at home against Florida on December 28. 2022-12-221h 02The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 63: Auburn Loses at USC 74-7123 turnovers were too much to overcome for Auburn on Sunday, as the Tigers lost to USC 74-71 in Los Angeles. The Tigers actually shot the ball pretty well but Wendell Green Jr wasn't effective after his ankle injury in the previous game and Jaylin Williams went down after a scary fall late in the game. Johni Broome led the way with 16 points, while Tre Donaldson continued to make the most of his opportunity with extra point guard minutes. Auburn will finish their west coast road trip in Seattle on Wednesday night. 2022-12-1959 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 62: Auburn Survives Ugly First Half to Beat Georgia State 72-64Without KD Johnson, Auburn really struggled on the offensive end and trailed by 3 at halftime. The energy picked up in the second half, and Jaylin Williams (MVP - 20 points, 8 rebounds) and Wendell Green Jr (17 points, 11-15 from the free throw line) carried Auburn to a much-needed victory. Tre Donaldson reclaimed the backup point guard and played great off the bench to provide a spark. Despite being outrebounded, Auburn won the turnover battle and blocked 11 shots to get out of Neville Arena with a win. The Tigers travel to the west coast to play USC next. 2022-12-1540 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 61: Memphis Hands Auburn First Loss of SeasonJackson and Ben are here to commiserate with Auburn fans and share their thoughts on Auburn's first loss of the season against Memphis. The defense (specifically finishing possessions with a rebound) was a big problem and the offense struggled to hit outside shots. Wendell Green Jr led the team in scoring with 14 points but Chris Moore might have been the most impressive player, hitting both of his three pointers and all four of his free throws while not committing a turnover. Auburn returns to action on Wednesday night at Neville Arena against Georgia State. 2022-12-1151 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 60: Auburn Finds Offense, Blows out Colgate 93-66Auburn took control of this game early and often by hitting outside shots! It was what we've been wanting to see. Allen Flanigan scored 7 of Auburn's first 11 points, then KD Johnson hit his first four three point attempts. KD led the team with 16 points and had 0 turnovers, earning him tonight's MVP honors. The Tigers are now 8-0 and take the week off for Finals Week, before traveling to Atlanta to play Memphis on December 10. 2022-12-031h 23The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 59: Auburn Comes from Behind to Beat Saint Louis 65-60Auburn prevailed over a very talented, experienced Saint Louis team 65-60, but it was not easy. Auburn's shooting difficulties continued but the defense and winning culture won the day, as the Tigers finished the game on a 12-2 run - turning a 5 point deficit into a 5 point victory. Wendell Green Jr led the way with 22 points and was our MVP for this game. Johni Broome missed a lot of makeable shots, but had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 blocks. KD Johnson led the Tigers back late in the game, with two tough driving layups and an unreal full court pass to...2022-11-2849 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 58: Auburn Wins Cancun Challenge Championship!Matt and Ben Young recap Auburn's performance in the Cancun Challenge. The Tigers beat Bradley 85-64 on Tuesday, then survived Northwestern by an astounding score of 43-42 to win the tournament title on Wednesday. The MVP for both games, and the tournament as a whole, was Jaylin Williams. His versatility and three point shooting were key, especially in the win over Northwestern for the title. Auburn is now 6-0 and prepares for a tough test at Neville Arena against Yuri Collins and the Saint Louis Billikens. 2022-11-2459 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 57: Auburn Veterans Step Up as Tigers Beat Texas Southern 72-56Johni Broome was out, Wendell Green Jr struggled, but some of Auburn's more experienced players picked up the offensive slack in a 72-56 win over Texas Southern. KD Johnson scored 16, while Jaylin Williams and Chris Moore added 14 each. They all hit multiple three pointers. Auburn's defense continues to look lethal, and it led to a 28-7 fast break points advantage tonight. Chris Moore was narrowly named MVP of this game. Next, Auburn travels to Mexico to participate in the Cancun Challenge on Tuesday and Wednesday of Thanksgiving Week. 2022-11-1926 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 56: Auburn Takes Down Winthrop 89-65The Tigers moved to 3-0 on the season with a convincing victory at Neville Arena. Johni Broome led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, claiming his first Jungle Podcast MVP. Wendell Green Jr continued his stellar play with 16 points on 10 shots, including four made three pointers. The defense continues to be impressive and the rotation grew to 11 players as freshman Chance Westry saw his first action of the year. Next up is a home game on November 18 against Texas Southern. 2022-11-161h 06The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 55: Auburn Survives Cold Shooting Night, Beats USF 67-59It was a rough night offensively, but Auburn actually shot better than USF from the field, three point line, and free throw line - which speaks to the backbone of this team so far...their defense. The Tigers overcame a 9 point halftime deficit to move to 2-0 on the season. Wendell Green Jr led the way in scoring with 20 points, but Allen Flanigan was our MVP tonight. He came off the bench and scored 18 points, including three huge three pointers. Auburn returns to the court against Winthrop on November 15. 2022-11-1223 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 54: Auburn Opens Season with 70-52 Victory Over George MasonAuburn hoops is BACK! With suffocating defense and lots of athleticism, Auburn took care of George Mason in the season opener in front of a raucous crowd at Neville Arena. Wendell Green Jr led the way with 16 points, with Johni Broome and KD Johnson also in double figures at 12 points a piece. Dylan Cardwell led the team with 9 rebounds and 5 blocks. Next up for the Tigers is a home game against South Florida on November 11. 2022-11-0850 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 53: Auburn Handles UAH 87-69 in Exhibition GameAuburn returned to Neville Arena on Wednesday and defeated UAH 87-69 in their lone exhibition game. Jaylin Williams led the way with 16 points in 12 minutes without missing a single attempt from anywhere on the floor. Wendell Green Jr, Tre Donaldson, and Allen Flanigan all joined him with double figure scoring nights of their own. The season opener is Monday November 7 against George Mason! 2022-11-0317 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 52: Head Coach Bruce Pearl InterviewWe are PUMPED to share our interview with Auburn Men's Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl! We discuss the future of overseas/preseason trips, his coaching roots and philosophies, recruiting in an NIL world, and of course this year's upcoming season among other topics. What a great way to get our second season started! The interview begins at 6:052022-10-2630 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 51: 2022-2023 Season PreviewThe boys are back (along with some new guests) to preview the upcoming 2022-2023 Auburn basketball season! We talk preseason expectations, look over the schedule, and discuss the many roster options for Bruce Pearl's ninth season on the Plains. 2022-10-241h 54The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 50: Interview with Lea Miller-Tooley, President of Complete Sports ManagementComplete Sports Management was an important part of planning and executing Auburn's recent Israel trip, and Jackson was able to interview their president Lea Miller-Tooley recently! 2022-09-0738 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 49: Auburn Falls Just Short Against Israeli National Team 95-86Auburn concluded its overseas trip to Israel with a hard fought loss against Israel's national team in Tel Aviv. Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija was the game's leading scorer and showcased his impressive skills, and the Israeli team made the most of a huge free throw advantage. The Tigers hung around until the last minute of the game, but didn't shoot well enough to come away with the win. Wendell Green led the team in scoring with 19 points, and Johni Broome had a very impressive showing with 18 points and 11 rebounds. We are already looking forward to the start of...2022-08-091h 05The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 48: Interview with Josh Halickman "The Sports Rabbi"We were thrilled to chat Auburn and Israeli hoops with Josh Halickman, who writes for The Jerusalem Post and is an actual rabbi! He gave a lot of context on Auburn's Israeli basketball opponents, life in Israel, and Judaism. Go check him out @thesportsrabbi on Twitter and at sportsrabbi.com2022-08-071h 09The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 47: Auburn Defeats Israel Select Team 107-71 in Second Overseas GameAuburn continued their overseas tour with a 107-71 win over the Israel Select team in Tel Aviv. The competition was a little tougher than the last game, but Auburn's defense forced 30 turnovers and fueled another big win. Yohan Traore scored 20 points for a second straight game, while newcomers Chance Westry and Johni Broome continued to impress. Next up is the Israeli National team! 2022-08-0729 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 46: Auburn Defeats the U20 Israeli National Team 117-56We've got Auburn hoops in August! The guys are back to discuss Auburn's blowout of the Israeli U20 National Team. Auburn harassed their opponent with stifling defense and dominance inside, and every scholarship player on the roster scored. Newcomers Yohan Traore, Chance Westry, Johni Broome, and Tre Donaldson all impressed in their first action wearing orange and blue. The last 30 minutes of the episode discusses general offseason notes, Auburn's newest point guard commit, and War Ready's TBT run. 2022-08-031h 11The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 45: Live from New York: NBA Draft PLUS Chad Prewitt and Mike Burgomaster InterviewMatt traveled to New York to go to the NBA Draft with Jackson, who lives in Brooklyn. The first few minutes of this episode were recorded outside Barclays Center following the first round of the draft. At 8:03, you can hear our interview with assistant coaches Chad Prewitt and Mike Burgomaster at a gathering of the NYC Auburn Club. 2022-07-1027 min
The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 44: Awards Show, Season Recap, Current and Future Roster DiscussionAfter a couple weeks away, Matt and Jackson return with their season awards for top moments, off-court memories, and podcast experiences during the 2021-2022 season. They also dive into the season's overall MVP, reflect on the season as a whole, and discuss some of the issues that the team ran into down the stretch. Towards the end, there's a lively discussion about the current roster, possible transfers, and what the team may look like next year. 2022-04-113h 48The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 43: Auburn's Season Ends with Deflating Loss to Miami in NCAA 2nd RoundMiami outexecuted and outplayed Auburn for most of their second round matchup. Turnovers were a huge issue for Auburn, and the Tigers missed a ton of open shots, especially around the rim. For the first time all season, Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler both struggled in the same game and were neutralized by an opponent. KD Johnson and Jaylin Williams played well, but it wasn't nearly enough as Auburn ended up losing by 18 points. We react to the game in this episode, but will also have another episode after the NCAA tournament ends to look back at the season...2022-03-211h 30The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 42: Auburn Defeats Jacksonville State in NCAA Opening RoundAuburn made its triumphant return to the NCAA tournament with a decisive 80-61 victory. Jabari Smith had 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the way, including the dunk of the tournament so far to cap things off. Walker Kessler came up one block short of a triple double, despite a couple of scary injury moments. Overall, the Tigers had a great defensive game plan and made things difficult for Jacksonville State all game, and every player in the rotation scored on offense. Next up is a second round matchup with Miami. 2022-03-191h 08The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 41: SEC Tournament Recap, March Madness Preview, and Horace Spencer!We are back with a packed episode reacting to the bracket release on Selection Sunday, a look back at Auburn's disappointing SEC tournament loss to Texas A&M, and a discussion about the road ahead for this Auburn basketball team. We also were able to interview Horace Spencer (1:53:53) about his time at Auburn, his professional career, and his amazing journey to the Final Four. March Madness is here!2022-03-142h 37The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 40: Auburn Wins the SEC Championship Outright! - Recorded Live on CampusAuburn beat South Carolina 82-71 in their regular season finale to keep the SEC regular season title all to themselves. They built a 17 point halftime lead, then answered every Gamecock run in the second half. Jabari Smith continued his stellar play with 21 points, while not missing a single three pointer or free throw in the entire game. KD Johnson contributed 18 points, while Wendell Green had a turnover-free 10 points and 7 assists. We recorded live on campus near Toomers Corner and had some special guests randomly stop by, which led to some audio issues at times...here's the timestamps of different...2022-03-071h 48The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 39: Auburn Clinches a Share of the SEC Championship with Overtime Win over Mississippi StateAuburn built a 19 point first half lead, before Mississippi State surged ahead with a 36-12 run. Down 5 points late in the second half, Auburn forced overtime late and clinched a share of the SEC regular season championship with a dominant overtime period. Jabari Smith continued his stellar play with 27 points and 10 rebounds, and KD Johnson (who had 2 points in regulation) scored 12 points, had 2 steals, and didn't miss a shot in overtime. He made all the plays necessary late to help Auburn continue to make history with another championship. Auburn has a chance to keep the SEC championship all to...2022-03-031h 42The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 38: Wes Flanigan InterviewAuburn Assistant Basketball Coach Wes Flanigan joins the podcast to discuss his playing days on the Plains, his return to Auburn as a coach, his unique experience coaching his son at the Division 1 level, and much much more. 2022-03-0257 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 37: Auburn Loses at Tennessee 67-62Auburn lost another tough, close road game in Knoxville. The Vols won the rebounding battle 54-31 and forced a painfully long scoring drought for the Tigers in the second half. Jabari Smith led the way with 27 points and 8 rebounds but it wasn't enough. I recap the game solo to start today's episode and then was joined by Jay Phillips of The Bruce Blog, and basketball contributor at AuburnLive.com (26:41) to discuss yesterday's game, where Auburn finds itself now, and a look ahead to the rest of the regular season and tournament play. Auburn remains alone atop the SEC standings...2022-02-2758 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 36: Tennessee Game PreviewIn a quick solo episode, Matt previews today's huge game at Tennessee, takes a walk down memory lane about the current 6 game winning streak over the Vols, and mentions a few tidbits submitted by Jackson. So many storylines in this game - Bruce returning to Knoxville, Auburn playing against Justin Powell, SEC regular season championship implications, etc. War Eagle everyone! 2022-02-2614 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 35: Auburn Stays Unbeaten at Home, Beats Ole Miss 77-64Guest host Ben Young joins the podcast as Auburn took care of business at home against a scrappy Ole Miss team after their tough loss in Gainesville. Jabari Smith and Zep Jasper led the way with 15 points, while Walker Kessler put on another show with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 8 blocks. Kessler also broke the Auburn single season record for blocks tonight. Next up is a massive game in Knoxville on Saturday, which may go a long way towards determining the SEC Regular Season championship. 2022-02-241h 28The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 34: Steven Pearl InterviewWe had a blast talking basketball with Auburn Assistant Coach Steven Pearl before the Tigers' game against Florida. We asked him about his scouting report on himself as a player, his contributions to the development of Auburn's program, and got him on the record about which shade of orange is better - among many other topics. Coach Pearl gave us a ton of insight and shared some great stories. Enjoy!2022-02-2243 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 33: Auburn Struggles Offensively, Loses 63-62 at FloridaIt took 27 games, but Auburn finally lost in regulation by one point in Gainesville against a desperate Florida team. Jabari Smith was heroic with 28 points and 7 rebounds, but the rest of the team struggled offensively, committing 17 turnovers. Bobby Dyer was the guest co-host on today's episode, but Jackson popped in briefly to give his thoughts from Bermuda. Auburn hosts Ole Miss next and has a one game lead over Kentucky in the SEC championship race.2022-02-201h 10The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 32: Auburn Handles Vanderbilt Behind Career Nights From Jabari Smith and Walker KesslerAfter an early 11-0 deficit, Auburn turned in a terrific offensive performance on the strength of its two best players. Jabari Smith scored a career high 31 points including 7 made three pointers. Walker Kessler scored a career high 22 points and had 7 rebounds and 7 blocks. It was a sloppy game in some ways with too many whistles, but at the end of the day, the Tigers got another SEC win by double digits. They remain undefeated at home and in regulation. Next up is a road trip to Gainesville on Saturday. 2022-02-171h 23The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 31: Auburn Beats Texas A&M 75-58 After Hosting College GamedayAfter their tough loss in Fayetteville, Auburn returned home and bounced back with a big win over Texas A&M to maintain their lead in the SEC race. Walker Kessler recorded his second triple-double of the season and the third in Auburn history, making him our clear MVP. The defensive effort was terrific as Zep Jasper returned to the starting lineup, and Auburn got the nation's attention as the host of College Gameday. The first place Tigers host Vanderbilt on Wednesday.2022-02-131h 29The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 30: Anfernee McLemore InterviewYou'd be hard pressed to find a player who has experienced as much in his four years of Auburn Basketball as Anfernee McLemore did. He played all four years, won an SEC regular season championship, an SEC tournament title, and went to the Final Four. He also was a senior leader on the 2019-2020 team. He endured a terrible injury, as well as a promising season abruptly ended by Covid. We had a blast talking about his career and experiences as an Auburn basketball player...hope you enjoy!2022-02-111h 09The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 29: Auburn Loses in Overtime at ArkansasAuburn's historic winning streak finally came to an end in Fayetteville, as Arkansas won an tightly contested overtime battle 80-76. Auburn dug out of a double digit first half deficit and had their opportunities to win in regulation, but couldn't quite close it out. Arkansas won the turnover battle, made the most of their free throws, and harassed Auburn's offense most of the night. Walker Kessler was incredible, Wendell Green Jr was a warrior, and Jabari Smith nearly single handedly brought the Tigers back in overtime - but it wasn't to be. Auburn remains alone at the top of...2022-02-091h 45The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 28: Auburn Survives Scare, Sweeps Georgia in AthensAuburn survived a scare in Athens but swept Georgia after a late bucket from Wendell Green Jr. After being up 15 in the first half, Georgia came all the way back to take a lead late in the second half. Zep Jasper was out, so Wendell Green played 36 tough minutes, scoring 19 points. KD Johnson led Auburn with 20 points, and Walker Kessler had a solid game with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. The Tigers are now 10-0 in the SEC as they prepare for a road trip to Fayetteville on Tuesday. We also had special guests Michael and Luke join us…you ma...2022-02-051h 34The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 27: KT Harrell InterviewKT Harrell was a key leader and player on Bruce Pearl's first team, and is now a graduate assistant on this year's coaching staff. We had so much fun getting to talk to him about his basketball career, his return to Auburn as a GA, the excitement around Auburn Basketball and this year's team. Enjoy! 2022-02-0438 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 26: Auburn SWEEPS Alabama with 100-81 Home VictoryAnother memorable victory for the Auburn Tigers tonight as they finished off a season sweep of Alabama with a 19 point win at home. Walker Kessler posted an insane stat line, while Wendell Green Jr looked healthy again and was masterful running Auburn's offense when he was on the floor. It was a balanced attack with 5 players scoring in double figures. Auburn built a 19 point first half lead, only to see it dwindle to 2 early in the second half. But Auburn's depth and toughness was yet again on display, as they re-built a 20 point lead before cruising to the victory...2022-02-021h 04The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 25: Bruce Pearl and His Lifetime Contract Defeat Oklahoma in SEC-Big 12 ChallengeAuburn returned home and jumped out to a good start against a desperate Oklahoma team. The game got close in the second half but Auburn pulled away in the end. Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler combined for 44 points and 21 rebounds, and were the best players on the floor today. We also discuss the ramifications of Bruce Pearl's recent "lifetime contract" extension. Auburn is 20-1 as they prepare to host Alabama on Tuesday. 2022-01-301h 13The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 24: Auburn Wins @ Missouri 55-54 Despite Horrible Shooting NightThis team just keeps finding ways to win. Despite shooting 30% from the field and 21% from 3, the Tigers overcame another double digit first half deficit on the road with terrific defense and an unbelievable rebounding effort. KD Johnson saved the day late, as he made two key buckets when Auburn trailed 51-50 in the final minute and a half. He was our clear MVP on a night when the offense was such a struggle. #1 Auburn is now 19-1, 8-0 in the SEC, as they prepare to face Oklahoma in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday. 2022-01-261h 52The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 23: The Pearlville Experience Starring Our Student Correspondent, Matthew PlexicoMore than 24 hours before Auburn's battle with Kentucky, students started arriving at Auburn Arena to claim their spots for what Bruce Pearl called the biggest home game during his time at Auburn. With a cold night ahead, students brought tents, chairs, and blankets to survive the elements. The Auburn Family got involved throughout the day and night, donating various supplies to reward the students for their dedication. Despite the rough conditions and significant lack of sleep, Auburn students again were the engine behind another massive victory in Auburn Arena.
We were thrilled to get current Auburn senior M...2022-01-2457 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 22: Auburn Arena and "Pearlville" Shine in 80-71 Victory Over KentuckyThis Auburn team and its fans would not be denied a win against Kentucky with the college basketball world watching on CBS. A sluggish, uncertain start put the Tigers in 10 point hole, but they relied on their defense and began to chip away. A four point halftime deficit was quickly eliminated as Auburn took better care of the ball and hit a ton of big shots in the second half. Walker Kessler and Oscar Tschibwe had a terrific battle as two of the elite interior players in the SEC, with Walker being named our MVP. The depth of this...2022-01-231h 53The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 21: Tigers Destroy Georgia with Explosive First HalfAuburn players made sure there would be no "let down" game against Georgia, racing out to a 52-27 halftime lead. Walker Kessler led the team in scoring with 15 points and added 6 blocks, while our MVP Wendell Green Jr continued to be in complete command of the Tigers offense. We spent the last portion of this episode previewing the massive showdown with Kentucky on Saturday in Auburn Arena. The Tigers are now the final remaining unbeaten team in SEC play at 6-0!2022-01-201h 09The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 20: Marlene Navor InterviewWe were honored to have Marlene Navor, Director of Communications for Auburn Men's Basketball, on the podcast to discuss her unique role with the team and her journey to Auburn. She also gives some insight on what it's been like to be with the team day in and day out as they've had such a run of success this year. 2022-01-1938 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 19: Pablo Escobarner InterviewThe nation has learned the unique power of Auburn Twitter in recent weeks. We invited one of the most recognizable personalities, Pablo Escobarner, on the podcast to discuss the journey of the Auburn victory memes, how others can participate, and this year's special team. 2022-01-1838 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 18: Auburn Erases 14 Point Deficit At Ole Miss to Remain Unbeaten in SEC PlayThe hype has been real this week for this basketball team, and Auburn got hit in the mouth by Ole Miss in the first half. Trailing by as many as 14 points, the Tigers were able to make a small run going into halftime, before turning up the heat defensively in the second half to eventually take control of the game. Walker Kessler had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks, while Wendell Green Jr continued his stellar point guard play off the bench. Auburn is now 16-1 and 5-0 in SEC play, with a real chance to be ranked #1 for the first...2022-01-161h 47The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 17: Victory over Alabama!We celebrate Auburn's victorious trip to Tuscaloosa as the Tigers beat Alabama 81-77, moving to 15-1 (4-0 SEC). Jabari Smith finally put his entire skillset on display on both ends of the floor, dominating both ends. Wendell Green Jr was masterful at point guard off the bench. And after letting a 14 point lead get away, Auburn made all the necessary plays down the stretch to get a massive victory. War Eagle everyone!2022-01-121h 15The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 16: Auburn Struggles With Turnovers and Foul Trouble...And Still Beats Florida by Double DigitsThe Tigers moved to 3-0 in SEC play with a home win over Florida. They faced plenty of adversity, some self-inflicted and some circumstances of the game. But Auburn's depth and the home court advantage proved to be enough to earn a third consecutive SEC win by double digits. KD Johnson led the way with 23 points. Matt got to attend this game in person with his dad, who makes a brief guest appearance. 2022-01-091h 46The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 15: Auburn Earns Impressive Road Win over South Carolina, 81-66Allen Flanigan was a late scratch from this game but Auburn had no problem in their first SEC road trip against South Carolina, winning 81-66. Wendell Green Jr led the way with 22 points and played a terrific game on both ends, while Walker Kessler had another double double and 4 blocks. Auburn's depth was the key, as the Tigers got major contributions from everyone who played. Auburn is now 13-1 (2-0 in the SEC) and returns home to play Florida on Saturday. 2022-01-051h 06The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 14: Sonny Smith InterviewWe were incredibly honored to get to talk basketball and life with Sonny Smith! He was Auburn's head basketball coach from 1978-1989 and is currently Auburn's color commentator for the Auburn Sports Network. We discussed this year's team, his impressions of Bruce Pearl, and many other stories and memories from his coaching career. 2022-01-0356 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 13: Auburn Takes Down Undefeated LSU 70-55 in SEC OpenerBehind a tremendous atmosphere in Auburn Arena, the Tigers began conference play with a thorough beating of previously undefeated LSU. Auburn held LSU without a field goal for over 10 minutes and raced out to an 18-1 lead, then thwarted every LSU run. Walker Kessler was our MVP, recording a triple double in his SEC debut with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and a school-record 11 blocks. 2021-12-301h 18The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 12: SEC Preview!With an 11-1 record and nearing a top 10 national ranking, Auburn is about to enter SEC play! Thanks to Jay Phillips (contributor at AuburnLive.com, @aubawn on Twitter, @thebruceblog on Instagram) and Michael Floyd (current Vice-President of Auburn's student section, "The Jungle") for taking some time to chat with us. In the last couple hours of this episode, Matt and Jackson use the pre-season SEC media poll to talk about each conference opponent and discuss some expectations for Auburn's team and players over the next couple of months.
0:25 - Interview with Jay Phillips
25:28 - Interview w...2021-12-263h 06The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 11: Tigers Beat Murray State 71-58 to Wrap Up Non-Conference PlayAuburn passed a tough test from the Murray State Racers with another double digit win, as they now set their sights on the beginning of the SEC schedule. Wendell Green Jr, Jabari Smith, and Walker Kessler led the way to the Tigers' 39th consecutive nonconference victory at home. 2021-12-2341 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 10: Auburn Uses Late Rally to Win at Saint Louis 74-70It's always great when your team turns a likely loss into a memorable win! Auburn managed to gut out a tough road W, after watching an 8 point halftime lead evaporate quickly. The Tigers were down by 13 with just over 8 minutes left but came back to win in the final minute. Walker Kessler was our MVP for this game, with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. 2021-12-191h 28The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp. 9: Auburn Shuts Down North Alabama 70-44It wasn't a masterpiece offensively, but Auburn turned a 5 point halftime lead into a 26 point win behind a great defensive effort. Steven Pearl joined Wes Flanigan with a 1-0 head coaching record at Auburn. The Tigers are now 9-1 as they prepare to head to Saint Louis on Saturday. 2021-12-1532 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 8: Auburn Demolishes Nebraska and NCAA Decision ReactionImmediately after watching a 31 point beatdown of Nebraska in Atlanta, Matt and Jackson review the big win during hour 1 of this episode. In hour 2, they discuss the NCAA's announcement of additional minor penalties on Friday, including a two game suspension for Bruce Pearl. It's truly amazing what Auburn Basketball has accomplished since the Chuck Person saga began, but it's been unnecessarily complicated by the NCAA's unfair justice practices while other programs have been accused and found guilty of much greater things without punishment. Thankfully, the NCAA took note of Auburn's self-imposed sanctions and now the program can move forward. 2021-12-112h 02The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 7: Auburn Blitzes Yale 86-64Auburn swarmed Yale from the opening tipoff to move to 7-1 on the year. This episode recaps the game and gets into some bigger picture discussion on Bruce Pearl and Auburn having more wins over the last five years than any other SEC team. 2021-12-0548 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 6: Auburn Beats UCF 85-68The Tigers returned home to Auburn Arena and passed a test from the scrappy UCF Knights. Walker Kessler had a career night and Jabari Smith effortlessly led the team in score. 2021-12-0241 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 5: Battle 4 Atlantis RecapAuburn was an important part of college basketball's Feast Week, as they played in a double overtime thriller against UConn, and beat NCAA Tournament contenders in Loyola Chicago and Syracuse. Matt and Jackson excitedly break all the action down, and discuss what this week's developments may mean for the rest of the season. 2021-11-271h 19The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 4: Battle 4 Atlantis PreviewTake a trip through the field of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. We preview the other seven teams that are participating and break down the bracket before Auburn's big trip to the Bahamas for Thanksgiving week. 2021-11-2359 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 3: Auburn Defense Leads to 58-52 Comeback Victory Against USFThe Auburn offense never really got on track in Tampa, but the Tigers defense and depth eventually were enough to overcome an early 15 point deficit to South Florida on the road. Jackson was on a plane at the time of recording, so Matt tackled this game recap solo. 2021-11-2026 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 2: Auburn Beats ULM 93-65Part 1 (0:00-30:00): ULM Game Recap/Positives
Part 2 (30:00-60:00): Negatives and other postgame content
Part 3 (60:00-90:00): Looking Ahead to the Rest of the Season/Auburn March Madness Discussion2021-11-131h 29The Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballEp 1: Auburn Beats Morehead St in Season OpenerFresh off a huge 77-54 win over Morehead State in the season opener, Matt and Jackson revel in the success of newcomers Walker Kessler, Jabari Smith, Wendell Green Jr, and others. A 35-6 run to start the game put the incredibly high ceiling of this team on display. 2021-11-1029 minThe Jungle - Auburn Basketball Podcast Auburn Men talking Auburn Men’s BasketballThe IntroQuick introduction to the podcast by Matt and Jackson2021-11-1001 min