Auburn Faces Tough NCAA Tournament Path Despite Top Seed

The Tigers, led by Johni Broome, must address defensive issues and overcome a challenging South Region to make a deep run.

Auburn secured the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament despite recent struggles, including three losses in their last four games.
The Tigers are placed in the challenging South Region, with potential matchups against strong teams like Creighton, Louisville, and Michigan.
Defensive discipline, particularly fouling, has been highlighted as a critical issue, with analysts pointing to costly mistakes in their SEC Tournament loss to Tennessee.
Star player Johni Broome, an All-American and team leader in scoring, rebounding, and assists, is seen as central to Auburn's success.
Auburn's first-round opponent, Alabama State, enters with momentum after earning their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory in the First Four.