Auburn basketball announces preseason exhibition matchup vs. ACC program
By Ethan Stone
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Auburn basketball announced on Wednesday that the Tigers will be facing off against Florida State in the third annual Ballin’ in Boutwell, presented by Nike and Hibbett. The preseason exhibition contest is set to tip off on October 14 from Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium.
This marks the second straight season of the Tigers opening their year with a matchup at Ballin’ in Boutwell. The Tigers fell to Oklahoma State in an exhibition contest last October.
“We’re thrilled to open the season at Boutwell Auditorium against a quality opponent like Florida State,” coach Steven Pearl said on Wednesday, via release. “Ballin in Boutwell provides a great opportunity for our team to gain valuable experience while competing in front of our incredible fans at an outstanding venue. We can’t wait to tip off the season in such a special atmosphere.”
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Florida State is set to be led by head coach Luke Loucks, who posted an 18-15 record during his first year with the Seminoles in 2025. Florida State features former Mizzou point guard Anthony Robinson, as well as Wake Forest transfer Cooper Schwieger and Colorado transfer Sebastian Rancik.
Auburn is set to enter Year 2 under Steven Pearl. Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton are back to lead the backcourt while incoming transfers Thomas Dowd (Troy) and 7-foot-1 center Bukky Oboye (Santa Clara) are set to start down low.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
