TBT 2021: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 64-team bracket
The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, is back for an eighth year. Here's a look at all 64 teams in this summer's showcase.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
13-14, 10th in SEC
- 11/26W 96-91
- 11/271L 90-67
- 11/30L 63-55
- 12/4W 90-81
- 12/12W 74-71
- 12/15W 80-63
- 12/19W 77-41
- 12/22W 67-53
- 12/30L 97-85
- 1/2L 68-66
- 1/6L 72-61
- 1/9L 94-90
- 1/13W 95-77
- 1/16W 66-59
- 1/20L 75-73
- 1/23W 109-86
- 1/2612W 88-82
- 1/302L 84-72
- 2/2L 91-86
- 2/6L 86-84
- 2/9W 73-67
- 2/13L 82-80
- 2/18PPD
- 2/20L 104-80
- 2/23L 74-57
- 2/2725W 77-72
- 3/28L 70-58
- 3/6W 78-71
- Full Schedule
Georgia transfer Johnson signs with Auburn
Georgia transfer guard K.D. Johnson has officially signed with Southeastern Conference rival Auburn.
Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
Barkley aids Alabama city's public schools staff
Charles Barkley, who played at Auburn before his stellar NBA career, donated $1,000 apiece to the more than 200 employees of a city school system in his native Alabama amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Auburn signs Arkansas transfer guard Sills
Former Arkansas guard Desi Sills, who has two years of eligibility remaining, is heading to Southeastern Conference rival Auburn.
Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.
Jasper, second-team All-CAA pick, joins Auburn
Former College of Charleston guard Zep Jasper has transferred to Auburn, where he will have two years of eligibility remaining.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Chet Holmgren boosts Gonzaga to No. 2
Gonzaga, Tennessee and Alabama are among the teams to skyrocket up the class rankings after the latest ESPN 100 update.
Auburn's Flanigan is returning for junior season
Allen Flanigan said he's returning to Auburn for his junior season. The small forward was projected to be a second-round pick in the NBA draft.
Center Kessler will transfer from UNC to Auburn
Center Walker Kessler, heavily pursued by Gonzaga and others, decided to transfer from North Carolina to Auburn on Monday.
Auburn's Cooper to go pro with 1st-round hopes
Auburn freshman Sharife Cooper, the No. 17 prospect in the ESPN 100, will declare for the 2021 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility by hiring an agent.
Auburn freshman Powell to enter transfer portal
Auburn freshman Justin Powell will enter the transfer portal after a standout freshman season came to an early end due to a concussion.
Pearl gets 600th win after taking down Bulldogs (1:27)
Pearl gets 600th win with Auburn's victory in season finale
— Allen Flanigan scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half and Auburn pulled away late to beat Mississippi State 78-71 on Saturday and give Bruce Pearl his 600th coaching victory in the Tigers' season finale.
Shackelford rattles in 23 to complete sweep vs. Auburn (1:52)
Shackelford, No. 5 Alabama hold off rival Auburn, 70-58
— Jaden Shackelford scored 23 points, made five 3-pointers and helped No. 5 Alabama quash a second-half threat in a 70-58 victory over rival Auburn Tuesday night.
Auburn balance leads to upset of No. 25 Tennessee (1:35)
Flanigan scores 23, leads Auburn past No. 25 Tennessee 77-72
— Allen Flanigan scored a season-high 23 points and had seven rebounds to lead Auburn to a 77-72 victory over No. 25 Tennessee on Saturday.
Gators dominate on the road to defeat Auburn (1:13)
Mann, Florida handle Cooper-less Auburn 74-57
— Tre Mann scored 19 points — 16 in the first half — and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Florida overwhelmed Auburn 74-57 on Tuesday night.
Four score 16 or more for LSU in rout of Auburn (1:08)
Thomas scores 27 as hot-shooting LSU scorches Auburn 104-80
— Cameron Thomas, the reigning Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, scored 27 points, his 15th 20-point game of the season, and LSU pasted Auburn 104-80 on Saturday.
Kentucky hangs on to snap four-game losing streak 82-80
— Isaiah Jackson scored a career-high 18 points and added 11 rebounds, Brandon Boston Jr. made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points and Kentucky edged Auburn 82-80 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.
2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.253rd
Rebounds Per Game39.431st
Assists Per Game14.884th
Points Allowed76.4
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | PF | Signed | 97 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 17-10 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 10 |