Auburn basketball starts a new era in the 2025-26 season as Steven Pearl takes over the reins of the program after his father, Bruce, resigned following 11 years on the Plains.
The Tigers' roster was almost completely overhauled following a SEC regular-season title and trip to the Final Four last season, with Tahaad Pettiford being the only key returnee for Auburn. That doesn't mean the Tigers can't compete for more titles, and with the AP Preseason Poll dropping on Monday, Pearl's squad comes in at No. 20.
Auburn is one of six SEC teams that start in the top 25, with defending national champion Florida leading the way at No.