Auburn Basketball Misses NCAA, NIT Awaits

Auburns basketball team, led by coach Steven Pearl, missed the 2026 NCAA tournament despite a strong start. A late-season slide, marked by defensive struggles and key losses, sealed their fate. The Tigers, with a top-five strength of schedule and solid wins, ranked 287 in effective field-goal defense and 107 in overall efficiency. The NIT bracket drops tonight, offering a chance for Auburn to secure a top seed. Pearl faces a crucial offseason to rebuild the backcourt. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2afadc9477838e7