Episode 993: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl

Marching to Madness

Coach Pearl has his Auburn Tigers posted at No. 2 in the AP Top 25 where the SEC has nine teams ranked in the poll this week. Auburn is led by a deep rotation where post Johni Broome averages 19.6 ppg and 11.9 rebounds while dishing out 3.8 assists per contest. Broome is joined in the paint by Dylan Cardwell and Chaney Johnson. This trio complements a consistent three-point attack where Chad Baker-Mazara, Tahaad Pettiford, Miles Kelly, and Denver Jones have been efficient from behind the arc. Kenpom.com has Auburn rated No.1 in adjusted offensive efficiency and No. 23 in adjusted defensive efficiency.

Topics of Discussion Include:

• The effectiveness of Johni Broome on the offense and defense
• The Tigers’ chemistry in shooting the 3-Ball
• Winning the Maui Classic
• The “Auburn Family”