Auburn’s Surprising KenPom Rise After Shocking Ole Miss Road Victory: What Does It Mean?

After a long stretch on the road, Auburn basketball finally snapped its dry spell with a solid victory in Oxford, Mississippi, dispatching the Ole Miss Rebels 78-66. That win not only padded their record to 12-7 overall but also knotted them right in the middle of the SEC standings at 3-3. What’s striking here is how balanced the Tigers’ attack was — with four players hitting double digits — and the commanding presence of big man KeShawn Murphy owning the boards and making his mark on both ends of the court. As Auburn treks next to Florida’s turf, their numbers in KenPom’s rankings tell an intriguing tale of potential and areas ripe for improvement. Curious how they stack up among the nation’s elite? Dive into the detailed breakdown of their efficiency, tempo, and strength of schedule to see where this team truly stands. LEARN MORE.

Auburn basketball found its first road win in Oxford, Mississippi. The Tigers took down the Ole Miss Rebels, 78-66. Auburn improved to 12-7 on the year and now 3-3 in conference play.

The Tigers had four players score in the double digits. Keyshawn Hall led the team with 19 points on 4-of-10 shooting and 11-of-12 from the free throw line. Defensively,

Overall No. 30

The Tigers get to say they are back in the top-30 of KenPom by sitting on the line at No. 30. Auburn’s current net rating score is a +20.41.

Offensive efficiency: No. 15

Though it has seemed rough and the defensive has taken a bit of the spotlight, the Tigers offensive remains a threat scoring. KenPom has Auburn at No. 15 with a offensive rating score of 125.1. The offense could take off further if the Tigers could put together a consistent scoring duo.

Defensive efficiency: No. 78

The past few games the Tigers have played really well defensively thanks to its play of their forwards. After Ole Miss, KenPom has bumped Auburn up further to No. 78. Their defensive rating comes in at a 104.6.

Adjusted tempo: No: 158

The Tigers are averaging single possession more than the national average, according to KenPom. Auburn is totaling a 68.1 possession per game bringing them in at No. 158.

Strength of Schedule: No. 3

Auburn is back at the No. 3 spot after entering the game against the Rebels at No. 4. KenPom has Auburn’s strength of schedule overall score at +12.70. Their non-conference comes in at the No. 23 slot with a score of +8.76.

Florida overview

The Tigers set their eyes on a trip to Gainesville, Florida. Auburn basketball will be taking on the No. 16 Florida Gators. A tough task but a good test for the Tigers to take on the defending national champions on the road. So here is a look at the Florida Gators according to every major statistical category.

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