AmberAbyss+FollowAuburn hoops slips in KenPom after tough lossAuburn basketball just took a hit in the KenPom rankings, sliding to No. 34 after falling to Missouri. Even with one of the toughest schedules in the country, the Tigers’ defense is still finding its identity, now ranked No. 91. Offensively, they’re holding strong at No. 9, but last night’s cold shooting made a difference. With South Carolina up next, Auburn’s got a real shot to bounce back at home. How do you feel about the Tigers’ performance so far? Do you think their defense can step up in SEC play? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #AuburnBasketball #KenPom00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowIllinois hoops jumps to No. 9 in KenPomIllinois basketball just cracked the KenPom top 10 after a gritty win at Ohio State, moving up to No. 9 overall and third in the Big Ten. The Illini’s offense is now ranked fifth, thanks to some hot shooting, but their defense slipped a bit—even though they forced tough shots all night. It’s wild how analytics can boost a team’s rep after a few made threes, but does it really reflect how sustainable their play is? Are we seeing the real Illini, or just a lucky streak? Let’s hear your take: is Illinois a legit top-10 squad, or are the numbers fooling us? #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #KenPom00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowAuburn hoops drops in KenPom after Arizona routAuburn basketball just took a tough hit in the KenPom rankings, sliding down to No. 29 after a rough 29-point loss to Arizona. Despite standout performances from Keyshawn Hall and Kevin Overton against NC State, and Tahaad Pettiford’s 30-point game versus Arizona, the Tigers’ defense couldn’t keep up. Their offense still ranks among the nation’s best, but defensive struggles are holding them back. With a lighter week ahead before facing Chattanooga, it’s a good moment to ask: what’s the biggest thing Auburn needs to fix to climb back up? #Sports #AuburnBasketball #KenPom00Share
