The second-seeded Auburn Tigers (28-5) and its duo down low in 6-foot-10 Jabari Smith and 7-1 Walker Kessler will try to put on another dominant show Sunday, March 20, when they face the 10th-seeded Hurricanes (24-10) in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The game will be live streamed on Sling TV, which offers a free trial.
Smith, the SEC freshman of the year, is a consensus NBA lottery pick — maybe No. 1 overall — should he turn pro. Kessler is considered a lower first-rounder after leading the country with nearly five blocked shots a game this season.
There are not many teams with Miami’s experience. The Hurricanes have six players with four or more years playing college hoops, including three sixth-year “super seniors” in the starting lineup.
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl is grateful for his skilled young players, yet vexed about Miami’s old-school knowledge heading into the most important game of the year.
Auburn also hangs its head high on Smith, Kessler and its inside game.
Smith had 20 points and 14 rebounds in an 80-61 first-round win over Jacksonville State. He also had one-handed dunk that brought the house down and sent his teammates into hysterics.
Kessler, a North Carolina transfer, had 13 points, 10 rebounds and nine blocks.
When is the Auburn-Miami game?
The Auburn-Miami game is Sunday, March 20 at 7:08 p.m. (8:08 p.m. ET).
Will it be live streamed?
The game will be live streamed on Sling TV, which also offers a free trial, and running a $35 special after the trial to stream the tournament..
What TV channel will broadcast the game?
The Auburn-Miami game will be broadcast on truTV.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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