Charles Barkley makes 4D chess move for Auburn with High Point 'guarantee'

Charles Barkley made a next-level move by challenging High Point on Auburn's behalf for the 2026-27 season | Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesCharles Barkley delivered a layered challenge to the High Point Panthers, the winners of a shocking 83-82 Round of 64 upset over the No. 5-seeded Wisconsin Badgers, on CBS airwaves during halftime of the Alabama Crimson Tide's matchup with the Hofstra Pride.

Barkley declared on Friday afternoon that "We’re playing High Point next year. I’m speaking for Auburn." Sir Charles spoke highly of mid-majors like High Point that don't get the time of day on Power Conference programs' schedules. The Appalachian State Mountaineers…