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Bruce Pearl discusses working Auburn big man Austin Wiley back into game shape

Adam Spencer

By Adam Spencer

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Auburn big man Austin Wiley recently missed five games with a lower leg injury, and has only been back in the rotation for the past two contests.

However, the anchor of the defense has only managed to play a grand total of eight minutes in those two games as he works his way back into game shape.

As the Tigers prepare for a game against Ole Miss on Wednesday night, coach Bruce Pearl said Wiley should be in for his biggest performance yet:

Wiley is averaging 9.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this season. As the Tigers battle to remain in the NCAA Tournament picture, Wiley’s presence defensively will be even more important.

The Tigers host the Rebels on Wednesday night in a game that will go a long way in the SEC standings. We’ll see how long Wiley is able to stay on the court.

Adam Spencer

Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.

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