Chris Silva looked like the best player in the Southeastern Conference. He dunked on Auburn, he hit mid-range jumpers, he swatted the Tigers’ shots, he helped foul out two of AU’s post players.
“We had nobody to guard him,” said Auburn coach Bruce Peal.
Thirty-two points, 14 rebounds, four blocks for the South Carolina senior forward. He didn’t miss a free throw. He shot 91 perfect from the field. It was as perfect a performance of any SEC star this season.
And the shine lasted for less than 24 hours.