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Auburn is next test for Jayhawks in NCAA Tournament: ‘They are a fast-paced team’

It’ll be No. 4 seed Kansas against No. 5 Auburn in a second-round NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional game Saturday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

“Fast, three-point shooting team, very fun to watch,” KU forward Dedric Lawson said when asked what comes to mind when thinking of Auburn of the Southeastern Conference.

“They are a fast-paced team,” guard/forward K.J. Lawson said of the Tigers (27-9), who defeated No. 12 seed New Mexico State, 78-77, in Thursday’s first game in Salt Lake City.

“I know they are coached by Bruce Pearl from watching him at Tennessee. They’ll get after you, go at the ball.