3 bold predictions for Alabama's home 'IBOB' matchup vs. Auburn
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The Alabama Crimson Tide will host the Auburn Tigers inside Coleman Coliseum for the regular season finale of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Alabama enters the matchup coming off what was an underwhelming performance on the road against Georgia this past Tuesday night. The Bulldogs defeated the Tide by a final score of 98-88, as Alabama will undoubtedly need to play at a much higher level against Auburn on Saturday.
Here are three bold takes for Alabama’s matchup vs. Auburn.
Labaron Philon Jr. continues to shine, records 30+ points
Philon will look to shine yet again in what may very well be his final regular season game as a member of the Crimson Tide. The star guard is widely regarded as a top pick in this year's NBA draft, as Philon has been nothing short of elite throughout the entire 2025-26 campaign.
The star sophomore could heat up against the Tigers on Saturday, as Philon continues to make headlines throughout the college basketball world on a nightly basis.
Amari Allen heats up, records 20+ points
Allen is widely regarded as a top freshman in all of college basketball, despite struggling immensely throughout the past two matchups. Allen recorded just three points on 1-of-7 shooting in the loss to Georgia, but the star forward could quickly turn things around against Auburn this weekend.
Allen continues to emerge as a top selection in this year's draft in similar fashion to Philon, as Allen will look to bounce back on the offensive end of the floor against the Tigers on Saturday evening.
Aiden Sherrell continues to dominate the glass, records 10+ rebounds
Sherrell has played some of the best basketball of his collegiate career throughout the second half of SEC play. The talented forward currently averages 11 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, as Sherrell has played a crucial role on both ends of the floor for the Tide on a nightly basis this season. The talented sophomore could dominate the glass once again against Auburn, as Sherrell will continue playing a pivotal role for Alabama throughout the postseason.
Alabama will host Auburn in Tuscaloosa at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday night.
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