Auburn Basketball: 2018-19 Tigers season preview

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 16: Bryce Brown #2 of the Auburn Tigers reacts as they take on the Charleston Cougars in the second half in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena on March 16, 2018 in San Diego, California. The Auburn Tigers won 62-58. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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AUBURN, AL – FEBRUARY 14: Anfernee McLemore #24 of the Auburn Tigers reacts against the Kentucky Wildcats in the first half of a game at Auburn Arena on February 14, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Key Reserves

F – Anfernee McLemore

McLemore is one of the best reserves in the nation. The junior doesn’t see much floor time (only 19 minutes last season), yet he manages to contribute greatly, as he posted 7.4 points and 5.5 rebounds last year. Not to mention, he is one of the best shot blockers in the country with 2.7 blocks per contest as a sophomore.

F – Horace Spencer

The Philadelphia native has been a common name in Auburn’s bench for some time. As a freshman, Spencer saw 18 minutes of floor time per game, the most of his career. He averaged 16 and 17 minutes per game his sophomore and junior seasons, respectively. He won’t crack the starting rotation, barring any injuries, but his 4.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game from last season indicates that Spencer will have a large role from the bench.

G – Malik Dunbar

Dubar, one of five upperclassmen coming off the bench for the Tigers, scored 5.4 points per game in his first season at the Division I level last season. Though perhaps the eighth man in the rotation, Dunbar should see around 18 minutes of floor time considering Auburn should rely on its depth greatly.

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