Takeaways from Auburn basketball’s 87-69 win over Alabama-Huntsville

No. 15 Auburn concluded their preseason with an exhibition victory over the College of Alabama at Huntsville. After getting off to a gradual begin initially, the pictures started to fall by the tip of the primary half with the lead rising to 14 by halftime. 

Coach Pearl informed us earlier than the sport that he needed to play 10-12 guys, possibly even 13. This recreation was definitely handled as an offseason apply sort recreation for participant minutes and rotations. 11 gamers noticed significant enjoying time, with Tre Donaldson and ‘Stretch’ Akingbola getting some work as properly.

Total, like all groups in a preseason recreation, the Tigers have some issues they should clear up. Auburn was properly ready for this recreation. They knew what the Chargers needed to do offensively and stored them largely at bay.  

Wendell Greene Jr. goes to be requested to steer this staff offensively.

 Inexperienced Jr. led the staff in minutes and factors for a lot of the evening. He obtained the beginning at level guard. Bruce Pearl goes to let Inexperienced Jr. run and shoot. He’ll take the nice with the dangerous, and Auburn could go as Inexperienced Jr. goes. This has labored earlier than with Jared Harper main Auburn to the ultimate 4. I consider Wendell Inexperienced Jr. has the potential to be that man. 

Perimeter capturing remains to be a piece in progress.

The Tigers didn’t shoot properly. They shot near 26% from 3, which is clearly not adequate. The staff was 47% from the ground and 65% from the free throw line. It is price saying that Auburn’s greatest shooter is doubtlessly Likelihood Westry who won’t be out there for at the least a few weeks. 

Yohan Traore did shoot the ball properly, and as soon as once more flashed his excessive potential. Traore and Westry are younger, however might turn into really nice gamers by the tip of this season. For Auburn to be a fantastic offense this 12 months, they might must. 

Dylan Cardwell had a tough evening having the bottom plus minus on the staff. The very best for a lot of the sport was Jaylin Williams who was good from the ground with 16 factors and continued his sizzling capturing streak from final 12 months. Tre Donaldson had nice recreation capturing 4-6 from the sphere for 10 factors. Allen Flanigan additionally had a pleasant evening ending 4-7 from the sphere. 

Auburn remains to be experimenting with their beginning lineup.

Coach Pearl informed us to not overreact to the beginning lineup for this apply recreation, however let’s do precisely that. Chris Moore, Dylan Cardwell, Zep Jasper, Yohan Traore, and Wendell Inexperienced Jr. obtained the beginning tonight.

Wendell is the least shocking starter. After coming off the bench final 12 months, Coach Pearl talked about that he was his solely positive starter this 12 months after Likelihood Westry had surgical procedure.

Zep Jasper getting the beginning SG over KD Johnson could shock some. Nonetheless, Jasper is a superb shooter and defender, and had success in lineups with Inexperienced Jr. late final season. He completed with 4 factors, 2 assists, and one rebound.

Yohan Traore beginning was anticipated given his excessive profile athleticism and scoring potential. Traore led the staff in factors throughout their video games in Israel, and we may be scratching the floor of his potential as a star on the faculty degree. 

Chris Moore within the beginning lineup was the largest shock. Clearly Likelihood Westry is injured and will not be again for a couple of weeks, however Allen Flanigan has began for Auburn for years. Saying that Flanigan has had an up and down profession could be an understatement. We’ve got seen him play very well and really poorly, usually in the identical recreation. Coach Pearl has stated that Flanigan has had one of the best two weeks of apply in his profession the final two weeks. He additionally stated his physique language, effort, and power have been good. Everybody who has seen him in apply has been impressed. What’s going to we get from Flanigan this 12 months? Solely time will inform. 

Dylan Cardwell has had an unbelievable offseason and could also be Auburn’s most improved participant. Nonetheless, it’s possible Johni Broome will begin at middle as soon as he’s absolutely wholesome.

We’ll study much more on when Auburn suggestions off the season on Monday. As Allen Iverson would say, this was simply apply. 

Should learn tales

Auburn fires Bryan Harsin

Auburn hires MSU AD John Cohen as new athletic director

Candidates to exchange Bryan Harsin at Auburn

Third Auburn large receiver enters switch portal inside every week

Hugh Freeze, Lane Kiffin lead betting odds for Auburn’s subsequent head coach

Interact with Auburn Each day on Socials!

Be part of the Discord

Follow Auburn Daily on Twitter

Like Auburn Each day on Fb

Subscribe to Locked On Auburn on YouTube

Purchase Auburn Each day Merch