Source: Auburn's Okeke declares for NBA draft
Auburn sophomore Chuma Okeke has made himself eligible for the 2019 NBA draft, a source told ESPN.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
30-10, 4th in SEC
- 11/6W 101-58
- 11/925W 88-66
- 11/14MISW 103-52
- 11/19W 88-79
- 11/201L 78-72
- 11/21W 73-57
- 11/28W 99-49
- 12/4W 67-41
- 12/8W 82-72
- 12/15W 75-71
- 12/19L 78-71
- 12/22W 93-88
- 12/29W 95-49
- 1/9L 82-67
- 1/12W 93-78
- 1/16W 85-66
- 1/1912L 82-80
- 1/22L 80-77
- 1/2622L 92-84
- 1/30W 92-58
- 2/2W 84-63
- 2/5W 76-62
- 2/921L 83-78
- 2/13L 60-55
- 2/16W 64-53
- 2/20W 79-56
- 2/234L 80-53
- 2/27W 78-75
- 3/2W 80-75
- 3/5W 66-60
- 3/95W 84-80
- 3/14W 81-71
- 3/15W 73-64
- 3/16W 65-62
- 3/178W 84-64
- 3/2112W 78-77
- 3/234W 89-75
- 3/291W 97-80
- 3/312W 77-71
- 4/61L 63-62
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This Just In
Auburn sophomore Chuma Okeke has submitted paperwork to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2019 NBA draft, a source told ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Okeke intends on hiring an agent, as permitted by NCAA rules, and will maintain his eligibility while rehabbing his ACL at Auburn after tearing it in the NCAA tournament against North Carolina
Auburn signs Pearl to 5-year deal through '23-24
Auburn has signed head coach Bruce Pearl to a new five-year contract that will run through the 2023-24 season.
This Just In
Auburn has agreed to terms basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a new five-year contract, keeping him in the fold through the 2023-24 season. "Under Bruce's leadership, our basketball program has reached new heights," Director of Athletics Allen Greene said in a statement.
Auburn point guard Harper bound for NBA draft
Auburn point guard Jared Harper says he will leave school at the end of the spring semester to enter the NBA draft.
Loaded Michigan State leads Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The Spartans have nearly everyone back from their Final Four team and project as next season's team to beat.
Pearl on missed double dribble: 'Get over it'
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said Monday on ESPN's Get Up! that human error is part of the game and he has moved past the missed double dribble call in Saturday's contest against Virginia.
Courtside: Championship Monday
Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich recap Texas Tech overwhelming Michigan State and Virginia's close call against Auburn (1:30). Plus, they preview tonight's National Championship game between the two teams (13:57) and discuss new allegations against Duke-Zion Williams by Michael Avenatti (33:17).
Pearl on missed double-dribble: 'Get over it' (1:13)
Tigers' senior class cements legacy (2:25)
Auburn's success 'speaks volumes' about SEC (3:49)
The foul call that will overshadow the Virginia-Auburn Final Four game
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl implored fans to remember a "great game," but Virginia and Auburn's Final Four matchup will always be tied to a foul call.
Guy hits 3 FTs with 0.6 left, Virginia shocks Auburn 63-62
Kyle Guy made three free throws with 0.6 seconds left and Virginia pulled off its second small miracle of the NCAA Tournament, beating Auburn 63-62 Saturday to advance to the national championship game for the first time in school history.
The final 1.5 seconds in the Virginia-Auburn Final Four game
A look back at the last 1.5 seconds of the Final Four game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Auburn Tigers.
Tigers truly a special team (1:19)
Greenberg on UVa's game-winning call: 'It was definitely a foul' (1:54)
Virginia prevails after disputed foul call on late 3
Down two with 1.5 seconds left, Virginia's Kyle Guy was fouled on a desperation 3-point attempt and coolly sank all three free throws to send the Cavaliers to the national title game.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Samir Doughty gives his take on the foul call that sent Kyle Guy to shoot 3 free throws: "I didn't feel no contact. I didn't think I fouled him, but---the refs thought otherwise. And like I said -- I trust their decision, man, all the time. That's why they're reffing the Final Four. But I'll get a chance to look at that myself and I'll judge it myself. I'll be my own ref."
Pearl: Don't let the foul define the game (1:47)
Auburn fans celebrate at Toomer's Corner thinking they had won (1:50)
5 takeaways from Virginia's Final Four win over Auburn
Kyle Guy's free throws after being fouled on a last-second 3-pointer advanced the Cavaliers to Monday's title game.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Bryce Brown: "I didn't think it was a foul. The refs thought otherwise."
Ben Fawkes ESPN Staff Writer
Never in doubt ... the 1H under 60.5 cashes, as Auburn leads Virginia 31-28 at halftime. Second-half spread is Virginia -5.5.
Zion Williamson offers scouting report on the 2019 Final Four teams
Zion Williamson faced every Final Four team at one point this season. Here's his quick take on each team.
Final Four walk-ons are 'true servants' with chance for a ring
They likely won't see time this weekend. But every 2019 Final Four team has non-scholarship players living the same dream as their more famous teammates.
2018-19 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Tennessee | 15-3 | 1 | 31-6 |
| Kentucky | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Auburn | 11-7 | 5 | 30-10 |
| South Carolina | 11-7 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mississippi State | 10-8 | 6 | 23-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Florida | 9-9 | 7 | 20-16 |
| Arkansas | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Texas A&M | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Missouri | 5-13 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 2-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
Top Performers 2018-19
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- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game79.6
Rebounds Per Game34.1
Assists Per Game14.3
Points Allowed68.9106th
2019 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 14 | 5 |
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | SF | Signed | 88 |
| Tyrell Jones | PG | Signed | 81 |
| Allen Flanigan | SF | Signed | 80 |
| Jaylin Williams | SF | Signed | 80 |
| Babatunde Akingbola | PF | Committed | 75 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 12-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |