Auburn’s NCAA hopes dim as Keyshawn Hall remains out due to a disciplinary issue, and the team faces a must-win stretch to secure tournament seeding.

Auburn’s NCAA Tournament hopes are under strain after a four-game losing streak, with key player Keyshawn Hall remaining out indefinitely due to a disciplinary issue. Despite practicing with the team and showing progress, Hall has not played in recent games and may miss Wednesday’s matchup at Mississippi State. The Tigers, who are 14-11 overall and 5-7 in the SEC, must win their final six games—including home contests against Kentucky and Alabama—to secure a favorable tournament seed. Hall, Auburn’s leading scorer at 20.7 points per game, averages 6.8 rebounds and shoots 40.6% from the field. Coach Steven Pearl emphasized discipline and focus, noting the team outscored Vanderbilt 33-29 in the final minutes without Hall.