A rivalry that has emerged as one of the best in college basketball across the last decade, the “I.B.O.B” has officially arrived once again.
Similar to football, the Iron Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers also has a storied history on the hardwood, a series which dates back to the early 1900’s. Per the university, Alabama also owns a 101-69 overall advantage in the series head-to-head, but only a 29-36 combined record away from Tuscaloosa.
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As for this latest matchup, Alabama makes their way to Auburn for a showdown against a very different looking team from the one which reached the Final Four a year ago, with changes evident across the roster and coaching staff.
Following is everything you need to know about the 2025-26 Auburn Tigers ahead of Alabama’s trip to Neville Arena on Saturday.
Auburn Tigers 2025-26 overview
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Arena: Neville Arena, Auburn, Alabama
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Record: 14-8 overall (5-4 SEC)
Auburn enters the latest edition of the Iron Bowl unranked with a 14-8 overall record (5-4 SEC) this season. The top wins for the Tigers this season have come against Florida in Gainesville, as well as St. John’s on a neutral court.
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Auburn Tigers 2025-26 coaching staff
Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl takes the court as Auburn Tigers take on Texas Longhorns at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
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Associate Head Coach: Ira Bowman
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Assistant Coach: Corey Williams
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Assistant Coach: Mike Burgomaster
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Assistant Coach: Ian Borders
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Assistant Coach: Matt Gatens
The head coach at Auburn is Steven Pearl, a long-time assistant with the Tigers who took over this season following the retirement of Bruce Pearl. In his first season as a head coach, Pearl is also in year No. 12 overall at Auburn.
Auburn Tigers 2025-26 stats
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Points Per Game: 84.4 (No. 33 in NCAA)
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Points Per Game Allowed: 77.6 (No. 280 in NCAA)
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Field Goal Percentage: 46.5%
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Three Point Percentage: 32.8%
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Free Throw Percentage: 73.9%
Auburn comes into Saturday’s contest averaging 84.4 points per game offensively this season, while also allowing 77.6 to opponents. The Tigers are also one of the SEC’s top offensive rebounding teams at an average of 13.4 per game, while Auburn also ranks No. 2 in all of college basketball in free throws made and attempted a contest at 21 and 28.4, respectively.
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Auburn Tigers 2025-26 players to know
Jan 20, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) dribbles as Mississippi Rebels guard Kezza Giffa (13) defends during the first half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Keyshawn Hall, Forward, Senior
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Tahaad Pettiford, Guard, Sophomore
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KeShawn Murphy, Forward, Senior
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Kevin Overton, Guard/Forward, Junior
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Elyjah Freeman, Guard/Forward, Sophomore
Auburn has only one key member from last season’s Final Four team back in guard Tahaad Pettiford, who is one-of-two double-digit scorers in the Tigers backcourt alongside Kevin Overton. The Tigers top name to know is likely top scorer Keyshawn Hall, a forward who is averaging 20.9 points a game this season, as well as a team-high 7.2 boards per contest.
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