Auburn basketball's latest KenPom ranking after taking down Florida

Auburn basketball picked up its first win in Gainesville since 1996, breaking a 15-game losing streak to the Florida Gators. The Tigers beat the Gators 76-67 Saturday, Jan. 24.

Keyshawn Hall took over the game for the Tigers, scoring 24 points. Hall finished the game with seven rebounds, four assists, and one block. The team shot 26-of-54 from the field and 5-of-15 from the three-point line.

In the first half, the Tigers built up a lead, ending the half 43-28. The Tigers kept the Gators from getting back into it the rest of the way. Auburn improves to 13-7 on the year and 4-3 in conference play.

So, where does Auburn rank in KenPom's latest update to their rankings? Here is a look at the Tigers in every major statistical category according to KenPom.

Overall: No. 25

The Tigers are back in the top-30. KenPom has Auburn at No. 25, the first time being back in the top-25 since Saturday, Dec. 6, when the Tigers were ranked No. 20 going into a game against Arizona.

Offensive efficiency: No. 13

Auburn's offensive efficiency leaps to No. 13, and KenPom gave Auburn an offensive efficiency score of 125. The play of Hall and Murphy on the offensive side of the ball showed the Tigers can be a problem when hot.

Defensive efficiency: No. 64

The improvement of the Tigers' defense continues. They climbed into the No. 64 and have a defensive efficiency score of 103.2 according to KenPom.

Adjusted tempo: No. 177

The Tigers are still hovering around the national average of adjusted tempo for KenPom statistics. Auburn is averaging 17.2 seconds of possession.

Strength of schedule: No. 2

Auburn continues to have one of the toughest schedules in the nation. KenPom ranked the Tigers' schedule at No. 2 in their rankings.

Texas overview

Next time the Tigers take the court it will be inside Neville Arena taking on the Texas Longhorns Wednesday, Jan. 28. Here is all of KenPom's major statistical categories for the Longhorns to see how they match up with the Tigers.

• Overall: No. 37
• Adjusted offensive efficiency: No. 12 (125.2)
• Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 98 (105.7)
• Adjusted tempo: No. 211 (66.7)
• Strength of schedule: No. 26 (+8.66)
• Projected winner of the game: Auburn (69%)
• Implied score: Auburn 83, Texas 78

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