Auburn basketball, Baylor, Sioux Falls, Bruce Pearl, explain

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is focused on keeping the team relevant in the competitive SEC, with a season opener against Baylor.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is well aware of the formidable competition his team faces in the SEC. With strong programs like Alabama, Arkansas, and Kentucky, as well as other teams like Tennessee, Texas A&M, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Vanderbilt, the SEC has become increasingly competitive in recent years. In an effort to keep Auburn's brand in the national spotlight, Pearl has made a concerted effort to schedule high-profile games, such as the Tigers' season opener against No. 20 Baylor in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Tuesday, which will be televised on ESPN. Pearl's goal is to keep Auburn basketball relevant in the world of college basketball, which is becoming increasingly challenging. Despite the tough competition, Pearl has an impressive record in season openers, and he is optimistic about the upcoming game against Baylor. The Tigers will have star players Johni Broome and Aden Holloway in the lineup, adding to the anticipation for the season opener. Overall, Pearl is focused on keeping Auburn competitive in the highly competitive landscape of college basketball.