AUBURN TIGERS INFORMATION:
Location: Auburn, AL
Stadium: Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum
Conference: SEC Conference
Rivals: Kentucky Wildcats
Often overshadowed by its very popular football program, the Auburn Tigers basketball team is one to watch in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) this season. With head coach Jeff Lebo finally turning a corner after rebuilding the team from losing seasons in 2004 and 2005, the Tigers look poised to climb back up the ranks of the SEC and vie for an NCAA Tournament bid. Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum will be filled with clamoring Tiger fans cheering their team on to a big year. The Auburn Tigers first began playing basketball in 1905 under coach Mike Donahue. The programs greatest success came during the 14 seasons coached by Joel Eaves in the 1950’s and early ‘60s. Eaves would lead Auburn to a record of 124-75. Auburn has 2 regular season conference titles to its credit in 1960 and 1999, as well as one SEC tournament title in 1985, and 8 NCAA Tournament appearances. Some of the Tiger stars to go to the NBA include Charles Barkley, Marquis Daniels, Chuck Person, and Wesley Person. The Auburn Tigers play their home games at Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum in Auburn, Alabama. Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum holds 10,500 spectators for basketball games. The arena provides a classic venue for basketball in the ultra-competitive SEC. Visitors to Beard-Eaves will find themselves in a loud and electric environment, and visiting teams will find it a challenge to stay focused against a tough Auburn team, especially if they’re playing Alabama. Buy Auburn basketball tickets today and watch the Tigers fight for NCAA glory!
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