27-01-2025
Viva Las Vegas: Auburn set to join talented Players Era field
Auburn basketball has climbed to the top of the polls due to its stellar performance against the nation's best teams. The trend will continue over the next three seasons as the Tigers have signed a deal to compete in the Players Era in Las Vegas.
Last week, Auburn Athletics announced that Bruce Pearl's squad will compete in Players Era at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada against a challenging field over the next three seasons. Alabama, Creighton, Houston, Oregon, and Notre Dame are several programs that will return to Players Era next season while Baylor, Kansas, Iowa State, and Gonzaga are among those who will join Auburn as new participants.
'Auburn Basketball is really excited about being a part of the field at the Players Era Festival the next three years,' head coach Bruce Pearl said in a press release. 'It is an opportunity for our student-athletes to compete at a very high level and be included in this revolutionary concept of scheduling. It also ensures that we will be playing against the best teams in the non-conference in college basketball. Our fans will no doubt enjoy the opportunity to travel and be a part of this experience.'
Auburn is no stranger to facing strong competition. The Tigers are currently 11-1 this season against 'quad-1 teams' and are 6-0 against SEC competition. Next season's Players Era tournament will further challenge the program, thus preparing for a run at the NCAA championship.
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