Originally posted on 03/16/2023:

two words, Gents: BRUCE PEARL

Auburn does not do well as a high seed (see 2022 when they were seeded #2 and flamed out early)

Auburn does well as a lower seed (see 2019 when they were seeded $5 and made the final 4)

schools like Auburn which are not historical hoops powers, do better as The Hunter than The Hunted.

Bruce Pearl is an incredible coach. he is a doosh-bag and a cheater but he is a tremendous hoops coach.