Kalkbrenner is a third team AP All-American who averages 19.2 points and ranks fourth nationally with 2.74 blocks per game and has more than 375 career rejections. The senior, also a finalist for multiple honors, was similarly complimentary toward Broome because of the challenge he poses on both ends. He understands the assignment.

Some of America’s wealthiest have donated millions of dollars to the U.S. schools with the top-ranked basketball programs. China has said it acted “in accordance with the law” over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks.

The final score made Auburn basketball look like the No. 1 overall seed it is in a 20-point win over Alabama State. But that wasn't sentiment postgame.

The Auburn basketball team is the No. 1 overall seed, but there are some reasons they could get upset in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

The No. 4 Auburn Tigers and Alabama State Hornets meet in the NCAA Tournament opening round. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.