For the second year in a row, Auburn plays the team with the best Rock-A-Doodle themed mascot in America, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, led by former Auburn coach Cliff Ellis. Cliff Ellis, of course, is the third-most successful basketball coach in Auburn's history. Ellis won 186 games on the Plains. His 1998-99 squad may be the best team Auburn ever put on the court, winning 29 games and the regular season SEC title. Ellis took Auburn to three NCAA tournaments, reaching the Sweet 16 twice. Auburn hasn't been back to the Big Dance since Ellis left.