How Auburn’s win over Vermont affects its KenPom ranking

AUBURN, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 6: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers blocks a shot by TJ Long #20 of the Vermont Catamounts during the first half at Neville Arena on November 6, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Stew Milne/Getty Images)

Auburn basketball dominated its season-opening contest on Wednesday, taking down Vermont, 94-43.

No. 11 Auburn outshot Vermont 56% to 26% and won the rebound battle, 43-31. Auburn’s bench posted 47 of Auburn’s 94 points, which outscored Vermont’s entire unit. Five Tigers reached double-figures in points, led by Georgia Tech transfer Miles Kelly who scored all 21 points from three-point territory.

Wednesday’s win was special, but the celebration must be cut short as Auburn will travel to Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday to battle the No. 4 Houston Cougars. How efficient is Auburn heading into the primetime matchup? Here is a look at where Auburn stands in major categories according to the latest KenPom rankings.

Overall ranking: No. 2

Auburn Tigers guard Miles Kelly (13) celebrates a three-pointer as Auburn Tigers take on Vermont Catamounts at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated Vermont Catamounts 94-43.

Auburn’s win over the defending America East champions advances them two places to No. 2 heading into Thursday’s action. Auburn has an average efficiency margin of +28.91 and is the highest-ranked SEC team.

Adjusted offensive efficiency: No. 3

Auburn Tigers guard JP Pegues (1) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on Vermont Catamounts at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Auburn Tigers leads Vermont Catamounts 46-21 at halftime.

According to KenPom data, Auburn is projected to score 119.2 points per 100 possessions, trailing Alabama (122.0) and Gonzaga (122.9) for the top spot. In Wednesday’s win, Auburn scored 94 points in 68 possessions, shooting 56.3% from the field.

Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 2

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Publish date : 2024-11-07 16:00:00

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