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Auburn basketball fell on the road to Missouri, 84-74. The Tigers picked up their third conference loss and are now 1-3 in SEC play to start the new year.
Missouri capitalized on Auburn's slow start. Missouri guards Jayden Stone and Mark Mitchell combined for 42 points against Auburn's defense.
For Auburn, Kevin Overton and Elyjah Freeman both led the team with 13 points. The Tigers finished the game shooting 41% from the field.
One game left in the week for the Tigers as they host South Carolina Saturday Jan. 17. So where does Auburn rank in KenPom's latest rankings? Here is a look at every major statistic category according to KenPom.
The Tigers are ranked No. 34 by KenPom, taking a four position slide. This is the fifth time Auburn is ranked No. 34 this season.
Even after a sluggish offensive performance, Auburn comes in at No. 9. It seemed to be an off night for star forward Keyshawn Hall shooting two-of-nine from the field.
Auburn's defense improves slightly to No. 91, a one spot improvement. The Tigers defense has began to take shape around players like forward Filip Jovic. KenPom has the Tigers defensive efficiency rating at a 104.9.
The Tigers climb a few positions to No. 185 with an average possessions per game of 67.9, according to KenPom. Auburn is hovering around the national average of 68.
Auburn's overall strength of schedule ranking according to KenPom is No. 3. Their non-conference is ranked No. 23 with a score of +8.33
South Carolina and Auburn go head to head Saturday Jan. 17 inside Neville Arena. The Gamecocks are 10-7 and are on a two game slide after losses to Georgia and Arkansas. Here is a look at South Carolina according to every major statistical category by KenPom.
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This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball's KenPom ranking after loss to Missouri
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Missouri capitalized on Auburn's slow start. Missouri guards Jayden Stone and Mark Mitchell combined for 42 points against Auburn's defense.
For Auburn, Kevin Overton and Elyjah Freeman both led the team with 13 points. The Tigers finished the game shooting 41% from the field.
One game left in the week for the Tigers as they host South Carolina Saturday Jan. 17. So where does Auburn rank in KenPom's latest rankings? Here is a look at every major statistic category according to KenPom.
Overall No. 34
The Tigers are ranked No. 34 by KenPom, taking a four position slide. This is the fifth time Auburn is ranked No. 34 this season.
Offensive efficiency: No. 9
Even after a sluggish offensive performance, Auburn comes in at No. 9. It seemed to be an off night for star forward Keyshawn Hall shooting two-of-nine from the field.
Defensive efficiency: No. 91
Auburn's defense improves slightly to No. 91, a one spot improvement. The Tigers defense has began to take shape around players like forward Filip Jovic. KenPom has the Tigers defensive efficiency rating at a 104.9.
Adjusted tempo: No: 185
The Tigers climb a few positions to No. 185 with an average possessions per game of 67.9, according to KenPom. Auburn is hovering around the national average of 68.
Strength of schedule: No. 3
Auburn's overall strength of schedule ranking according to KenPom is No. 3. Their non-conference is ranked No. 23 with a score of +8.33
South Carolina overview
South Carolina and Auburn go head to head Saturday Jan. 17 inside Neville Arena. The Gamecocks are 10-7 and are on a two game slide after losses to Georgia and Arkansas. Here is a look at South Carolina according to every major statistical category by KenPom.
- Overall: No. 85
- Adjusted offensive efficiency: No. 82 (114.9)
- Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 92 (104.9)
- Adjusted tempo: No. 297 (65.7)
- Strength of schedule: No. 214 (-1.14)
- Projected winner of the game: Auburn (82%)
- Implied score: 82-71
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This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball's KenPom ranking after loss to Missouri
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