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Miami prepared for Round of 32 matchup against Auburn

Miami has yet to face off against a player quite like Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr.

The superstar freshman and second-team All-America has led the Tigers to their first regular-season conference championship since 2018, averaging 17.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this year. Smith is considered by many to be a top prospect in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft.

“He’s a very talented player, but we’re going to have a game plan for him,” Miami veteran forward Sam Waardenburg said. “We’re going to have a game plan for all of them, and we’re going to be ready.