Kings of the SEC? Auburn is highest ranked SEC team in latest KenPom rankings

The vibes in Auburn are immaculate following the Tigers’ 93-78 win over LSU on Saturday night.

Not only did Auburn move to 3-0 in SEC play with the win, but they have also pushed its win streak to nine games. During the streak, Auburn has posted incredible numbers. Over the nine-game stretch, Auburn has beaten every opponent by at least 11 points, with the average margin of victory currently at 22.4 points per game.

The Tigers are the hottest team in the SEC, and it shows in the latest KenPom update. Auburn keeps impressing the system that measures efficiency on both sides of the basketball. Following Auburn’s win over LSU, Bruce Pearl’s squad is now a top-10 team in adjusted offensive efficiency, adjusted defensive efficiency, and overall output.

Here’s a look at where Auburn stands in the latest KenPom update following the win over LSU on Saturday.

Overall ranking: No. 4

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After Texas A&M’s upset of Kentucky, and Tennessee’s scare against Georgia, Auburn’s win over LSU was impressive enough to shoot Auburn into the No. 4 slot of the latest KenPom update released Sunday morning. Purdue, Arizona, and Houston are the only three teams ahead of Auburn heading into a new week.

Adjusted offensive efficiency: No. 10

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During their current nine-game winning streak, Auburn has scored 90-or-more points four times. Auburn dropped 93 points in Saturday’s win over LSU, which has aided its adjusted offensive efficiency ranking. According to KenPom, Auburn is projected to score 118.5 points per 100 possessions. Auburn’s 10th-place spot is third-highest in the SEC behind Alabama (No. 1) and Kentucky (No. 9).

Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 6

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LSU scored 78 points on Saturday, which is the most allowed by Auburn during its current streak. However,…


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Publish date : 2024-01-14 17:00:45

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