Where Auburn basketball ranks in KenPom after beating NC State

Auburn basketball aided their home conference in this year’s ACC/SEC Challenge by taking down NC State on Wednesday, 83-73. The win helped push the SEC to a 9-7 advantage in this year’s event.

Auburn connected on 59% of its shots in the win, with Kevin Overton’s 29-point effort leading the way. Overton shot 8-of-13 in the game and was a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Keyshawn Hall also performed at a high level by scoring 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Like Overton, Hall did not miss at the stripe, shooting 5-of-5.

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Although Auburn found success shooting the basketball, they struggled to control the ball, committing 20 turnovers. It is an area that needs correcting before traveling to No. 3 Arizona on Saturday night. Here is a look at where Auburn lands in the KenPom after beating NC State on Wednesday.

Overall: No. 20

Dec 3, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Sebastian Williams-Adams (33) is blocked by NC State Wolfpack guard Matt Able (3) during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Auburn moves up two spots to No. 20 after beating NC State on Wednesday. The Tigers have a NET score of +21.44, which is sixth-best in the SEC.

Offensive efficiency: No. 12

Dec 3, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Alyn Breed (7) blocks Auburn Tigers forward Keshawn Murphy (3) during the first half fat Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Auburn falls two spots to No. 12 in offensive efficiency after Wednesday’s game, despite losing just a tenth of a point in its rating. Auburn is projected to score 122.3 points per 100 possessions, which is the third-highest in the SEC behind Vanderbilt and Alabama.

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Adjusted defensive efficiency: No. 61

Dec 3, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) shoots over Auburn Tigers forward Filip Jovic (38) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

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