Here we explain why Auburn basketball proved they belong in the NCAA Tournament mix after a 96-71 loss to Purdue.
Even though Auburn basketball lost their first game of the year, to me they proved they can hang with an elite team in number 17 Purdue.
Even though they were completely undersized against Purdue, they found a way to compete down low.
I thought Auburn did a great job, especially in the first half, of crashing the boards and surround their big men.
When Isaac Haas got the ball down low Auburn had good help defense and pressured the big center.