Auburn has had it pretty easy early this season. Sure, the No. 9 Tigers have already passed one important challenge, crushing then-ranked No. 25 Washington.
But now, the 3-0 Tigers are hitting the road for a test that should be a good indication how much they've learned in the early part of this season.
The Tigers travel to Hawaii to take part in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. Auburn is one of eight teams that will be showcased and all eight hope to make a statement as the eyes of college basketball focus on Maui.
Bruce Pearl's squad has been studying its first-round opponent, Xavier, for a while.