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SEC Basketball: Top storylines for teams in the 2019 NCAA Tournament

By Dakota Cox

BATON ROUGE , LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Will Wade of the LSU Tigers calls a play during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on February 26, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 66 - 55. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE , LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Will Wade of the LSU Tigers calls a play during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on February 26, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 66 - 55. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 17: Bryce Brown #2 of the Auburn Tigers and head coach Bruce Pearl celebrate after the 84-64 win against the Tennessee Volunteers during the final of the SEC Basketball Championships at Bridgestone Arena on March 17, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 17: Bryce Brown #2 of the Auburn Tigers and head coach Bruce Pearl celebrate after the 84-64 win against the Tennessee Volunteers during the final of the SEC Basketball Championships at Bridgestone Arena on March 17, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

2. Can Auburn continue this hot streak?

Auburn seemed to be a disappointment early this season. After being co-regular season champs last year, they were considered to be a frontrunner to repeat this year. However, they lost a lot of games that they probably should have won.

That being said, something changed their destiny. Somewhere late in the regular season, Auburn found their mojo and started firing on all cylinders. It took a little bit of help, but they rode this hot streak into the SEC Tournament and ended up winning it all. Now, one question remains: can they keep it going?

Auburn is lucky enough to have a fair bracket. It’s not a lock that they won’t be upset, but I like their chances to push for a Final Four spot. When picking upsets in the SEC Tournament, you’re looking for teams that can shoot the ball extremely well. Auburn is one of the best shooting teams in the country.

The only thing that might stop Auburn (besides Kansas, UNC, and Kentucky) is the fact that they do rely on the three ball. It only takes one game where they’re not hitting shots to lose. Can they keep this recent momentum moving forward?

If I had to choose one way for this to go, I think Auburn continues this streak. They are an experienced team, and they have one of the best guard duos in the country. That’s a recipe for success.

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