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Auburn Tigers

As we approach the midpoint of conference play, let's take a closer look at some teams rising up the rankings thanks to their defense.

A Purdue guard filling huge shoes and a star transfer for Memphis are also among those honored on our midseason team.

Broome had 16 points, 13 rebounds and the assist on the game-winning basket in Auburn's 53-51 win.

Tennessee leads this all-time series, 81-45. The Vols have won three of the past four meetings, but Auburn is favored Saturday.

Illinois lost at Michigan State on Sunday but might have the highest ceiling of any team in the league.

Michigan State jumped four spots in the poll while Houston jumped three spots to move well within the top 10

The teams that made up last Monday's AP Top 25 combined for 22 losses over the ensuing week.

We've got a new No. 1 in college basketball, but Auburn has a tough draw at Mississippi State Tuesday night.

This week's AP poll brings a new No. 1 and notable movement elsewhere.

Nine of last week’s top 12 teams took to the road this weekend, but the only top-12 team that lost was at home.

The Tigers' defense helped them get the win at South Carolina without Broome down the stretch.

The SEC has 14 teams in KenPom’s top 50, which makes conference play particularly interesting. Plus, are we ignoring Iowa State?

The toughest part of their seasons are ahead, but these experienced players have a good chance to rise on draft boards.

Ahead of its Tuesday game at Texas, No. 2 Auburn leads the country in adjusted offensive efficiency, per KenPom, a first in program history.

Illinois was the week's biggest riser, jumping nine spots from No. 22 to No. 13 after sweeping a West Coast swing.