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Auburn basketball dropped its last game of the regular season on the road against Alabama, 96-84.
The Tigers were out-rebounded by the Tide; Alabama was able to clean the boards on offense and continue their possessions. The Tide finished with 19 offensive rebounds compared to the Tigers' nine rebounds.
Defensively, the story continues. Auburn allowed wide-open shots and key players to get to their spots. Alabama's duo of Labaron Philon Jr. and Aden Holloway both scored 21 points. For once, though, the Tigers really were not burned by a three-point shot. The Tide shot 26% from the three-point line.
Coming into Saturday, the Tigers had their backs against the wall in making the NCAA Tournament. They needed to pick up a victory against a No. 16 Alabama to really show that they deserve to get in, with Joe Lunardi of ESPN Bracketology pinning this matchup as a must-win.
So where does the Tigers sit in KenPom's latest statistical rankings? Here is a look at Auburn in every major statistical category in KenPom.
Auburn moves up one spot from No. 40 to No. 39 in KenPom's overall team rankings.
Offensively, the Tigers have been a top-20 team in KenPom the majority of the regular season. They now rank No. 12 with an efficiency score of 125.6.
The Tigers' defense had been slipping in their defensive rankings. KenPom places their defense at No. 122 with an efficiency score of 106.9.
Auburn averages 67.2 possessions per game, which puts them around the national average of 67.4.
It was known that this schedule was one of the toughest; KenPom ranks their schedule at No. 2.
Auburn will take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs once again in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The Bulldogs got the win at home against the Tigers in their first matchup. So, where does Mississippi State rank in KenPom? Here is a look at the Bulldogs according to KenPom.
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This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball's KenPom ranking after Alabama loss
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The Tigers were out-rebounded by the Tide; Alabama was able to clean the boards on offense and continue their possessions. The Tide finished with 19 offensive rebounds compared to the Tigers' nine rebounds.
Defensively, the story continues. Auburn allowed wide-open shots and key players to get to their spots. Alabama's duo of Labaron Philon Jr. and Aden Holloway both scored 21 points. For once, though, the Tigers really were not burned by a three-point shot. The Tide shot 26% from the three-point line.
Coming into Saturday, the Tigers had their backs against the wall in making the NCAA Tournament. They needed to pick up a victory against a No. 16 Alabama to really show that they deserve to get in, with Joe Lunardi of ESPN Bracketology pinning this matchup as a must-win.
So where does the Tigers sit in KenPom's latest statistical rankings? Here is a look at Auburn in every major statistical category in KenPom.
Overall No. 39
Auburn moves up one spot from No. 40 to No. 39 in KenPom's overall team rankings.
Offensive efficiency: No. 12
Offensively, the Tigers have been a top-20 team in KenPom the majority of the regular season. They now rank No. 12 with an efficiency score of 125.6.
Defensive efficiency: No. 122
The Tigers' defense had been slipping in their defensive rankings. KenPom places their defense at No. 122 with an efficiency score of 106.9.
Adjusted tempo: No. 192
Auburn averages 67.2 possessions per game, which puts them around the national average of 67.4.
Strength of schedule: No. 2
It was known that this schedule was one of the toughest; KenPom ranks their schedule at No. 2.
Mississippi State overview
Auburn will take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs once again in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The Bulldogs got the win at home against the Tigers in their first matchup. So, where does Mississippi State rank in KenPom? Here is a look at the Bulldogs according to KenPom.
- Overall: No. 100
- Adjusted offensive efficiency: No. 105 (113.4)
- Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 110 (106.1)
- Adjusted tempo: No. 66 (69.6)
- Strength of schedule: No. 23 (+13.24)
- Projected winner of the game: Auburn (76%)
- Implied score: Auburn 85, Mississippi State 77
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This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball's KenPom ranking after Alabama loss
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