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Tigers gear up for tough matchup against Winthrop - The Auburn Plainsman 4–5 minutes Off to a slow start on Friday, South Florida led No. 15 Auburn until halftime, but the Tigers came out of the locker room blazing, grabbing the Bulls by the horns and stealing the lead. Wendell Green Jr. and Allen Flanigan led the team’s offense with a combined 38 points. The veteran Flanigan made three of the five three-point shots made by the team. Chris Moore followed Green’s and Flanigan’s offensive surges by adding seven points and five rebounds to the scoreboard. Dylan Cardwell matched his career-high of five blocks and played a major role in Auburn’s second-half comeback. For the next stop on their long journey to the postseason, head coach Bruce Pearl’s Tigers will face Mark Prosser’s Eagles in the Jungle. “I think this team [Winthrop] is better than South Florida from the standpoint of our matchup. They’ve got a couple of great shooters that are really confident. They’ll shoot the ball very well. They’ve got good backcourt play,” Pearl said. “For this early in the year, this will expose us, which is what you want. We’ll be challenged, and it’ll force us to execute offensively and defensively.” The last time Auburn played Winthrop was November 24, 2017, winning 119-85. Although the Tigers have a good record against Winthrop, this matchup will not be easy for them. In their 2021-22 season, the Eagles were named the Big South regular season champions. Pearl specifically mentioned Winthrop senior forward Cory Hightower and his ability to beat the Tigers at the three and four spots. He also mentioned junior forward Kelton Talford’s talent on the inside, and he is interested to see how Auburn’s defense will match Talford’s offensive ability. “You know, they know how to win. They’ve got good players. They have really good coaches,” Pearl said. “You just got to be excited about playing every night, you know, regarding the matchup, so that’s gonna be my message for our guys against Winthrop.” Talford is off to a hot start for the Eagles, finishing with a double-double on 23 points and 11 rebounds in their second game against Piedmont. Hightower snagged nine rebounds in that game, but his season high in scoring came via 20 points in Winthrop's most recent game against Middle Tennessee. During the game against South Florida, shooting was a big problem for Auburn, especially in the first half. In that time frame, Auburn was 6-24 for field goals compared to 15-28 in the second half. For three-point field goals, the Tigers had 2-14 compared to the 3-11 in the second half. “This is a very hard-working team, and it frustrates me not seeing the ball go in for these guys. This team is prepared for the moment,” Cardwell said. “Some shots are early and contested, but I think we are taking the right shots.” Johni Broome’s ankle continues to bother the forward, preventing him from participating at full strength. When asked about Chance Westry’s possible return, Pearl stated that there is a chance he will make an appearance tomorrow against the Eagles. “Chance picked up a lot of defense in Israel. And, you know, I just love his work ethic, and I’m excited to see him play in front of the Jungle,” Cardwell said. If Westry does return on Tuesday, it will likely be in the same fashion as Flanigan last season, with a gradual increase in playing time before he can truly be considered in any sort of starting role. The Tigers and Eagles tip off at 6 p.m. CST from Neville Arena, with the game broadcast on the SEC Network. Do you like this story? The Plainsman doesn't accept money from tuition or student fees, and we don't charge a subscription fee. But you can donate to support The Plainsman.

Dylan Cardwell’s rim protection a ‘factor’ for No. 13 Auburn early this season Updated: Nov. 15, 2022, 8:38 a.m.|Published: Nov. 15, 2022, 7:00 a.m. 6–7 minutes Dylan Cardwell had jokes Monday afternoon in the suites at Neville Arena. Auburn’s backup center was asked about his prowess defending the rim early this season—10 blocks through the Tigers’ first two games—and he couldn’t help but crack a joke with one of his point guards, Tre Donaldson, sitting at his side. “My guards getting driven by helps a whole lot,” Cardwell said, trying to keep a straight face. “The fact that we can stay in front of nobody, it feels good to block some shots.” Read more Auburn basketball: Auburn signs four-star 2022 point guard Aden Holloway Bruce Pearl: ‘There’s a chance’ freshman Chance Westry debuts vs. Winthrop Auburn basketball moves up in AP poll after opening week Cardwell was jesting, of course, but the 6-foot-11 center’s defense at the rim early this season has been no laughing matter. Cardwell has provided a defensive spark off the bench for Auburn through its first week of action, and he’ll look to maintain it Tuesday when No. 13 Auburn (2-0) hosts Winthrop (2-1) at Neville Arena for a 6 p.m. tip on SEC Network. It’s early yet this season, but Cardwell has carved out a spot as one of the top rim protectors in college hoops through one week of games. His 10 blocks are tied for second-most in the nation, trailing only Oral Roberts’ Connor Vanover (14 blocked shots) and tied with USC’s Joshua Morgan. Cardwell’s block percentage of 29.8 percent would be tops in the nation — ahead of Vanover’s 23.8 percent and Mogan’s 20.3 percent — if he played enough minutes to qualify. But Cardwell has done his damage on the defensive end coming off the bench for Auburn while averaging 16 minutes per game. As such, his per-40-minute (12.5 blocks) and per-100-possession (17.6 blocks) numbers are eye-popping so far. “He and I talked a little bit about his conditioning, his rest,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said last week. “Just because — look, for a man his size, he moves about as good as anybody his size. Period. In college basketball. He really does. And so that’s the key to his effectiveness. He’s been really good to coach. He’s very accountable. I got on him a couple times pretty hard, but he knows how to take it. But it’s very important that Dylan brings that physicality.” It has been welcome for Auburn through two games, especially as starting center Johni Broome has battled through a lingering ankle injury. Broome’s effectiveness has been hampered by the ankle, and while he was moving a little better during Sunday’s practice, it remains to be seen how long it takes for him to get full speed. That has made Cardwell’s effectiveness off the bench even more crucial to Auburn’s early success: He has stepped up, particularly defensively, and provided relief for Broome, who was the OVC Defensive Player of the Year last season at Morehead State. “Me and Dylan go at it every day in practice,” Broome said. “So, I know what he’s about. He’s a monster. He’s physical. He’s strong. You know what I’m saying? He got all the moves around the basket. His defense is amazing. You know he’s a monster. We’re a very good duo together.” Essentially, Auburn hasn’t lost a step at center when Broome checks out and Cardwell comes in. Along with his five blocks per game, Cardwell has made all three of his shot attempts this season while averaging 4.5 points and 5.5 blocks per game. He has also posted a 71.1 defensive rating, which leads the team and is just ahead of Broome’s 71.4. As Pearl put it after the win against USF, Cardwell has been “a factor” so far this season. The 6-foot-11 big man has taken a considerable step forward as a junior, with Pearl at one point this summer calling him the Tigers’ most improved player. He benefited from an offseason of physical development, as well as from spending last season learning behind Walker Kessler, last year’s national Defensive Player of the Year who also spent time training on the Plains this offseason ahead of his rookie year in the NBA. “I learned a lot,” Cardwell said. “I learned when not to jump and I learned when to jump. He made a lot of nonbusiness decisions, but he didn’t get dunked on that many times. He had no fear when jumping. I’ve got a little bit, I second guess. If somebody is already up, I’m not going to jump late, but that’s something I did learn, just to jump with no fear. If you get dunked on, you’re still going to get drafted one day. You get put on Bleacher Report or something, but it’s not the end of the world. He was a fearless jumper, and he still is.” Cardwell has tried to inherit that same mindset from Kessler, who led the nation in total blocks (155), block percentage (19.1 percent) and defensive box plus/minus (8.0), was tied for most blocks per game (4.6) and finished with the third-highest defensive rating (83.0) in the country last season. “I feel like that’s my biggest improvement as far as defense goes, not jumping at every single pump fake and staying on the ground and being taken off the floor,” Cardwell said. “That’s something the coaches have been preaching this year, in nonconference especially, is staying on the floor and being second, because I’m so much bigger and more athletic than all the other people in the play, just not getting in foul trouble, not picking up stupid fouls. Just working on the timing and stuff this year has been a very big focal point for me.” No joke, it has paid off for Cardwell in an already-expanded role for Auburn this season. Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.

Instant Analysis: Auburn defeats Winthrop 89-65 at Neville Arena Published: Nov. 15, 2022, 8:15 p.m. 3–4 minutes Johni Broome (4) during the Basketball Game between the Auburn Tigers and Winthrop Eagles at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022. Zach Bland/Auburn TigersZach Bland/Auburn Tigers By Nubyjas Wilborn | nwilborn@al.com No. 13 Auburn (3-0) had 11 players score at least one point, led by Johni Broome’s 18 points during Tuesday’s 89-65 victory against Winthrop. Broome scored his 1,000th career point in the first half. The Morehead State transfer got a double-double with 13 rebounds. Broom added five blocks to his stat sheet in the Auburn win. Zep Jasper scored Auburn’s first bucket on a cover three, and Broome’s jumper in the paint at the 17:29 mark in the first half capped a 10-2 to start the game for the Tigers. Jasper finished the evening with eight points on 3-5 shooting and 2-3 from behind the three-point line. Winthrop got within six points when Kelton Talford hit a running layup with 4:52 remaining in the first half in front of a spirited crowd at Neville Arena. K.D. Johnson completed a three-point play following Talford’s layup for three of his six points. The Tigers entered the locker room at halftime, leading 39-26. Broome’s second-chance layup with 12:53 pushed the Tigers from a 13-point halftime advantage to a 63-33 lead in the second half. Tre Donaldson scored one of his five points on a free throw to push the lead to 31 two plays later. Winthrop scored the first points, but Auburn took the lead a few seconds later and never let up. Auburn’s next game is against Texas Southern on Friday at home. Let’s get into some observations from the wire-to-wire win for the Tigers. 1. Wendell Green has another strong performance. Green continues to be a problem for opposing teams with his ability to get to the basket. He scored 16 points on 6-10 shooting. He got hot from the three-point line with a 4-6 shooting night from three. Another vital aspect is Green does not have a turnover, with four rebounds and five assists. 2. Defense Auburn has held every team under 70 points through three games. Winthrop shot 36% from the field and 29% from three. Head coach Bruce Pearl told reporters that Auburn would win with an aggressive defense, and so far, he’s been right. The Tigers, conversely, had a solid shooting night. Auburn shot 40.5 percent in the first half compared to 31% for Winthrop. Auburn went 46.1% for the game and, in the second half, shot 39% from three. If Auburn can hit shots while being a pesky defense, there is a good chance they’ll outscore many teams as the season progresses. 3. Young contributors Freshman Yohan Traore had 11 points. Donaldson added five rebounds to his five points. Chance Westry had five points, three rebounds, and two assists in his debut. Westry had knee surgery before the season started. Despite getting called for three early, which limited his playing time, the potential for greatness did show when Westry was on the court. Nubyjas Wilborn covers Auburn for Alabama Media Group. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

The saga of Cadillac Williams moves from 'nice story' to 'legit contender' Taylor Jones ~2 minutes The turnaround that Auburn Football has experienced in two weeks under Cadillac Williams is unfathomable. The interim head coach has appeared to have united a passionate fanbase, and has all but healed a broken roster full of talented athletes who just want to succeed on the field. Has Williams done enough to be considered a legitimate head coaching candidate? Many fans believe he has, as has one college football expert. Buy Tigers Tickets In a recent episode of “McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning” on Jox 94.5 in Birmingham, SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum says that Williams’ price has risen drastically in a short span. “A week ago, I said it was a nice story but I didn’t think it would change anything. I think it has changed things now because you’re getting an opportunity to see what a coach’s impact is on players,” Finebaum said Monday. “I think, first of all, you have to determine, are we overreacting to the moment, because of the comatose level of excitement that Bryan Harsin brought? Yeah, probably. But that doesn’t matter if it’s real. Only the people on that campus can tell if it’s real.” Williams sold himself well last Saturday, as he led the Tigers to its first win since Sept. 24, a span of six games. He did so in front of a sold-out crowd filled with energetic fans and former teammates. The performance was well-received. So much so, that several current players are calling for Auburn athletic director John Cohen to “remove the tag” from Williams’ title. Williams has two more opportunities to “interview” for the head coaching job. His next chance will come Saturday when Auburn hosts Western Kentucky at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

'It just came full circle': Williams grateful for support from former teammates Nathan King 5–6 minutes AUBURN, Alabama — Cadillac Williams doesn’t rush his thoughts. He’s been a calculated speaker since taking over as Auburn’s interim head coach. He’ll pause before answers, ensuring a purposeful response. And a question Monday afternoon prompted his longest pause yet: What was his favorite part of Saturday’s 13-10 win over Texas A&M? Williams took several breaths, joking that it was a “loaded question.” His final answer? Seeing all his former teammates there, supporting him before the game, in the locker room, and afterwards — a front-row seat to their former star running back’s first head-coaching win and a momentous day of relief and joy inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. “I’m talking about a lot of good memories,” Williams said Monday. “Those were just replaying in my mind, so I honestly think that was the coolest thing, seeing the smiles on their face, like all them guys being in the locker room when I addressed the team, and then after the game having all those players in the locker room, like, it was — it was crazy to see. “It just came full circle, so I mean, honestly, that was my favorite part about Saturday, to be honest with you.” Names like Marcus McNeil, Carlos Rogers, Brandon Jacobs, Devin Aromoshadu, Dontarrious Thomas and others not only flocked to the Plains to watch Williams’ first home game as Auburn’s interim coach, but they were also in the locker room with the Tigers and flooded the sidelines during the game. “I've never seen that many people in the locker room before,” fifth-year senior receiver Shedrick Jackson said. “It was a good scene, just seeing them come back and support us, supporting Cadillac. I think it made a difference, gave us energy, gave us a reason.” And it wasn’t just Williams and his coaching staff delivering pregame messages. “They were in there hyping us up before the game, too,” center Brandon Council said of Williams’ former teammates in the locker room. “They were ready. They were behind us 10 toes down, and it was exciting. Especially after the game with them coming up, congratulating you (and) introducing themselves. You can't beat it." Williams paid tribute to how former coach Tommy Tuberville used to lead those teams into battle — by walking out of the tunnel arm-in-arm with his players. Williams’ team, particularly on defense, played with the same tenacity and physicality as some of Auburn’s championship squads in the mid-2000s. Auburn held Texas A&M without a first down in the second half until 6:10 left, and the Aggies had only 5 yards of offense after halftime until their final drive of the game. Williams ran for 3,831 career yards from 2001-04 at Auburn, and a program-record 45 touchdowns. He has two Auburn-related group messages on his phone, filled with former teammates. After being named the interim coach a couple hours after Auburn parted ways with Bryan Harsin on Halloween, Williams said those groups have been on fire with texts — especially after the Mississippi State loss last weekend, when several of his former teammates had coaching advice to offer. “‘Lac, you can’t do that,’” Williams laughed as he recalled from the group messages. “I’m going through the messages: ‘You got to kick the field goal; you ain’t playing no video games.’ You know, they have been very supportive, but everybody could be a coach coaching from the couch, and everybody can second-guess and do all that.” Instead of reading 100s of texts Saturday night, Williams got to celebrate with his former teammates on Pat Dye Field. A close second for Williams on Saturday was being given the game ball in the locker room by Auburn’s team captains. Williams, the NFL Rookie of the Year in 2005 and an All-American at Auburn, said he’s given away most of his awards throughout his career; they never held much value for him. That game ball, though — from a surreal night for an Auburn icon — will stay in the Williams family forever. “Now that I got kids and a family, that kind of changed — because my boys, they definitely think those things are really cool,” Williams said. “So, to keep a game ball and have it down in the basement, let the boys see that this was their first Tiger Walk that they walked in, that this was their first game where their daddy won. Yeah, I think I’m going to keep this one.”

Latest from Auburn: Coaching search, press conference highlights and more Phillip Marshall 6–7 minutes Monday scuttlebutt on Auburn’s search for a new head coach and highlights from press conferences with interim head football coach Cadillac Williams and head basketball coach Bruce Pearl . Go inside for the latest look at Auburn's search for a head coach to replace Bryan Harsin, who was fired two weeks ago. Also see what Williams and Pearl gad to say ahead of Tuesday's basketball game against Winthrop and Saturday's football game against Western Kentucky, along with quotes from football players Brandon Council and Marquis Burks. FOOTBALL COACHING SEARCH Here is what I have heard today about Auburn’s coaching search. In this day of tight lips, nothing is really certain. * I believe, for now, Lane Kiffin is the top target. Top target doesn’t mean the only one and doesn’t mean somebody else could not blow them away and change that. * Calls are still being made to agents. Some interviews have either taken place or will as soon as coaches are available for interviews. Those things will continue until there is a firm agreement, whether with Kiffin or someone else. * There is no timetable being put on any coach to make a decision and, as yet, no firm timetable for when Auburn will announce a decision. * No final agreement has been reached with anybody. * If Kiffin wants the job, he will want full control of football, much like Saban has. I don’t expect that to be an issue. Is Lane Kiffin Auburn's top target? (Photo: © Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports, USA TODAY Sports) * AD John Cohen and deputy AD Rich McGlynn, who we reported almost two weeks ago would be conducting the search side-by-side with Cohen, are hard at work every day. It wasn’t exactly difficult to find out. I asked McGlynn if he would be working with Cohen on the search and he said “Yep.” Pretty easy. * Anyone who says Cohen is being pressured to do anything is wrong. He will listen to other opinions, but other than President Chris Roberts, no one has any leverage to pressure him. These are different times in Auburn athletics. He won’t go to the Board of Trustees, hat in hand, to seek their blessing. He will make a decision and then inform them of what he has decided. * Cohen moved to Auburn because he believes Auburn can win championships. He will hire the coach he believes has the best chance to make that happen, not the coach with the best chance to win the press conference. FOOTBALL WILLIAMS’ PRESS CONFERENCE Here are highlights from Auburn interim coach Cadillac Williams’ Monday press conference: On last Saturday’s atmosphere, moving on “I am very appreciative of the Auburn family and the way they showed up Saturday night. Wow, what an atmosphere. Great win, but now it’s time to turn the page. We have a Western Kentucky team that’s pretty darn good.” On Western Kentucky “We’re going to have to come bring out A-game. So, once again, I’m calling on the Auburn family. Like I need help up here, we need help, so come pack the house out, and let’s have fun.” On the shooting deaths of three Virginia players “I met Coach (Tony) Elliott when I was at IMG. What a standup guy. I hurt for them and those families, The Auburn family definitely has them in our prayers.” On Auburn’s offensive line “As running backs, we get all the attention because we are carrying the ball. Those guys up front are moving people. They are fighting. They are together. They are straining out there, getting a hat on a hat.” On watching Auburn’s defense “I played running back, but my heart was always on defense. In high school, I loved to strike people. Understand that concept of 11 guys playing together, getting to the football, relentless, striking people. That creates so much momentum, so much confidence. And I sure have confidence in them.” AUBURN PLAYERS Highlights from Auburn players: C Brandon Council on his injury “I feel pretty good. I will be ready Saturday.” Center Brandon Council says he will be ready to play against Western Kentucky. (Photo: Todd Van Emst / Auburn Athletics) Council on the running game “That’s what we are here to do. Anytime we have two running backs over 100 yards, that’s a win for the O--line, We are all on the same page and executing our assignments so the running backs can do their job.” Council on atmosphere for win over Texas A&M “That game was electric. It was insane. You’d have thought we were playing for an SEC championship. It was Auburn’s one-of-a-kind atmosphere. The fans really came out to support us as a team and Coach Cadillac. We really appreciate it.” DT Marquis Burks on improving defensive line “We definitely are getting better every day. We hit the sled every day. We are maintaining our fundamentals. I have seen our play elevate in the last few weeks.” Burks on dealing with coaching staff changes “These last two weeks have been a roller-coaster, ups and downs, mixed emotions everywhere. Really, we just all came together. We were like this is our last four weeks and we are going to make it our own.” BASKETBALL PEARL’S PRESS CONFERENCE Here are some highlights from Bruce Pearl’s press conference a day before the Tigers play host to Winthrop. On having to come from behind to beat USF “We played hard, but we’re not finishing. Obviously, we missed a lot of shots – around the basket, from the free throw line and the 3-point line, which led to a lot of transition for South Florida.” On game against Winthrop “They are going to expose us, which is what you want. You want to be really challenged. They will force us to execute offensively and execute defensively. … It’s a good opponent.” On games against underdog opponents “Colorado beats Tennessee yesterday, Colorado lost at home to Grambling. It happens. It can absolutely happen, because these teams are good.”

Auburn football players campaigning for Cadillac Williams as head coach Mary Kate Hughes 2–3 minutes After an incredible weekend on the Plains, it’s safe to say that the Auburn football program is back up. Even without a head coach in place, the 3-win Tigers (now four, of course) played in front of a sold out crowd with electric energy in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Not only did Auburn football defeat the Texas A&M Aggies, but the university also celebrated the opening of the new, football-only facility worth over 90 million dollars. With just two regular-season games left on the schedule, and important recruiting deadlines coming up at the beginning of December, the program is inching closer to making its next hire. Though much of the buzz right now is surrounding Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, who is widely considered as the favorite in the search, current Auburn football players are showing their support for interim head coach Cadillac Williams and the amazing job he’s done since taking over from Bryan Harsin. Coach LAC for head coach!🧡💙 #WDE @CoachCaddy24 — Camden Brown (@CamdenBrown7) November 13, 2022 Remove that interim from the front of it WE WANT LAC!!!! 🦅 — Keionte Scott (@KeionteS) November 13, 2022 We want Coach Lac🧡💙!!! — Koy Moore 🇲🇦 الحمدلله (@asap_koy) November 13, 2022 Coach LAC FOR HEAD COACH! — Malcolm Johnson Jr (@thejjett) November 13, 2022 While there is absolutely no doubt that Cadillac has helped transform the program and fan base in what has been a mostly dreadful season, it’s not likely that he is gunning for his first head coaching job just yet. He has no head coaching experience, and was somewhat thrown in to the fire when he was named interim HC. However, retaining Caddy on the staff should be a non-negotiable for the next head coach of Auburn football. It’s clear that he is extremely important to and has a great impact on the student-athletes, and the future of the football program.

he is trolling homer. if he wants to make a complete fool of himself let him. one does not have to kill someone to make them bleed and he knows this. it is idiots like him that will end up bringing this country down.

no trump is so toxic dude his own people are turning against him. please i beg you not to tell anyone you attended auburn if in fact you did. we do not need that kind of pub.

bull****. dems did not storm the capitol. dems did not fire up the crazies to kill our school children. you got my answer. you can except it or go screw yourself. it is idiots like you that have us in the situation we are in. you were sold a bill of goods and instead of admitting it and realizing it went to far and people were hurt and died over the crap your side throws out there. word DO matter. you can deflect all you want but people know what is happening and it cost your side in the election.

i am posting reminders of what jesus is really about. i also feel like he would want us to step up. it is also a world view that i would wish upon all of us. ichy at the end of the day in my heart i believe everyone counts or no one counts. no one should be left behind.

your only intention of posting in a thread weeks old is so you can try and embarrass someone. you can sling all the bull around you want scooter but one thing you can take to the bank. i never kissed trumps a** like you and some of your buddies did. your fellow repukes stomped cops at the capitol. you guys wanted to hang pence and nancy. you even made crap up about an old man who got his head caved in. silence is consent. you guys cheered and cheered trump on. you cheered trump when he smeared a POW. you laughed when orange boy made fun of the handicapped reporter. hell you guys backed orange boy when he dissed a war hero and his five star family. several of your extreme righties like to go shoot kids in schools. sure there have been a couple of exceptions but you guys own most of it. you are arre a damn fruitloop that worships another fruitloop to include hurting people. and some those cops you beat? they took their lives because of it. trump has never apologized for it once that i am aware of and i keep up with him. and now you want to ridicule a decent man who is trying to right the country after the train wreck called trump. and yes i meant every single word i said. and most of you repukes do have blood on yuor hands. you helped enable this crap. not one time dis any single one of you stand up and say trump needs to quit his crap because he is putting people in danger. not one. if anyone did i will need a link because i have not seen i. i do not like you. in fact i cannot stand you and you prove why almost every single time you open your mouth. i told you to let it go but you had to badger me like a damn toddler.

they are not accusations when they have been proven. i am done with this. i already told you my stance. ARE YOU STUPID? i do not think so. quit acting like it.

"i am going to the bathroom and during this time i ask that you honor my wishes for privacy through this trying time. thank you".

dude you read just like i do. you can keep your head in the sand all you want. if you want to act like you do not know then you are trolling or not very smart. i am not going to keep reposting all the crap your side has done. the fact you even need an answer is a joke. you would be better off excepting all the crap that happened and learning from your mistakes but you want to remain in denial. have fun with that.

the kind that will not wash off and will stain their hands forever.

Holloway Continues Five-Star Recruiting Pipeline to the Plains Auburn University Athletics 2 minutes AUBURN, Ala. – Aden Holloway signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Auburn Men's Basketball on Monday, continuing Head Coach Bruce Pearl and his staff's five-star recruiting pipeline to the Plains. The Tigers have consistently nabbed top-rated talent on the recruiting trail including NBA Lottery picks in the 2019 and 2021 classes, three ESPN 100 prospects in the 2020 class and two ESPN 100 prospects in the 2022 class. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound point guard currently attends Prolific Prep in Napa, Calif. He is ranked No. 21 overall in the Class of 2023 by ESPN and No. 33 overall by Rivals. "Auburn has become a place where fast, quick, creative guards have flourished," Pearl said. "Aden is a special winner. He has a high basketball IQ and the unique ability to create for himself and others. People just love playing with him." Originally from Charlotte, N.C., Holloway started his playing career at Matthews (N.C.) Covenant Day School, before transferring to La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind. During his sophomore season at Covenant Day, he averaged 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.3 steals per game. He also played summer basketball with Team CP3 on the EYBL, where he averaged 16.2 points, 5.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds per contest, while shooting 41 percent from the field and 35 percent from behind the 3-point arc. Holloway attended this year's Pangos All-American Camp, NBPA Top 100 Camp, CP3 Elite Guard Camp and USA Basketball October Junior National Team Minicamp.