Auburn's NCAA Snub: NIT Hopes Remain

0:00On March 15th, Auburn's basketball team wrapped up a tough season with 16 losses, but still hoped to sneak into the NCAA tournament as a bubble. Contender They waited anxiously through Selection Sunday, only to learn they missed the field of 68 teams. Their resume looked solid on paper, with a top 40-initi ranking and 17 tough Quadra 1 games under their belt. They notched key wins against teams like St. John's and Florida, which kept hopes alive. The big letdown came in the SEC tournament, where they blew an 11-point lead and fell to Tennessee, 72-62. That loss pretty much sealed their fate, especially with their overall 4-13 mark in those high-stakes Quadran 1 matchups. Coach Steven Pearl had the Tigers fully committed to making the big dance this year. Fans are disappointed, coming off a strong run last season that fell just short of the final 4. While the NCAA snub stings, Auburn could still extend their 2025-26 campaign with a national

1:00invitation tournament bid, keeping the momentum going a bit longer.