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Auburn's USF transfer receivers believe they're ready to take on the SEC. "Group of Five or not, SEC or not, we came here to compete." oanow.com/sports/college…

New school, familiar faces. Byrum Brown’s "natural chemistry" with USF transfers can give Auburn a boost this spring. oanow.com/sports/college…

After just one day of spring practice under Alex Golesh, a popular word to describe practice this year compared to last year is “different.” “I definitely think the energy is just a lot different — a lot more intense.” @AUBlog oanow.com/sports/college…

After not seeing the floor for over two months, Kaden Magwood stepped up in Auburn's NIT win over South Alabama with 14 points. “I just wanted to give him an opportunity. I thought he did a great job of taking advantage of it.” @AUBlog oanow.com/sports/college…

After not seeing the floor for over two months, Kaden Magwood stepped up in Auburn's NIT win over South Alabama with 14 points. oanow.com/sports/college…

After just one day of spring practice, a popular word to describe practice this year compared to last year was “different.” oanow.com/sports/college…

Scenes from Auburn basketball's 78-67 win over South Alabama in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Neville Arena in Auburn. oanow.com/sports/college…

Steven Pearl: "They're not thrilled to be playing in the NIT, but I think that all it takes to get past that is a good half of basketball or a win."

Steven Pearl on Kaden Magwood: "Kaden's been really good in practice, and has stayed right and stayed ready. He's got all As right now academically and I wanted to reward that."

Here are four takeaways from Auburn basketball's NIT win over South Alabama. oanow.com/sports/college…

Kevin Overton and Kaden Magwood score 35, hit 10 threes in the second half as Auburn downs South Alabama 78-67 in the first round of the NIT. Tigers get Seattle in the second round. Four takeaways from the Tigers' NIT victory over South Alabama: @AUBlog oanow.com/sports/college…

3:40 2H | Auburn 67, South Alabama 59 Tigers are holding the Jaguars off thanks to some excellent three-point shooting. South Alabama heading to the line for two after the timeout. Auburn up by 8.

Auburn's last 15 points have come from beyond the 3-point line. Tigers shooting 7/12 from deep in the second half.

7:25 2H | Auburn 61, South Alabama 48 It's a 9-0 Auburn run by way of two 3-pointers from Kevin Overton and one from Kaden Magwood. Tigers up by 13, and South Alabama calls a timeout.

10:52 2H | Auburn 52, South Alabama 46 Kaden Magwood is leading a great second-half charge for Auburn with 11 of the team's 22 points this half. Tigers have held the Jaguars to just five made shots this half and lead by 6.

Kaden Magwood has 8 points in 6 minutes of action tonight.

15:21 2H | Auburn 41, South Alabama 38 It's an 11-2 Auburn advantage to start the second half. Kaden Magwood hit a deep 3 to give the Tigers the lead at the under-16 timeout.

Three fouls on Tahaad Pettiford with 16:42 left to play. Kaden Magwood checks in for him.

3:45 1H | South Alabama 32, Auburn 25 A couple players not named Keyshawn Hall finally made a bucket for the Tigers, but Auburn is still shooting just 28.6% from the floor. Auburn down by 7 at the under-4. South Alabama's Chaze Harris has 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

Keyshawn Hall: 11 points, 4/7 FG, 3/6 3PT The rest of Auburn's team: 3 points, 1/13 FG, 0/9 3PT