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Auburn Tigers College Basketball Information

The Auburn Tigers are sports teams representing Auburn University, which is located in Auburn, Alabama State. They are members of the Division I A of the NCAA (the National Collegiate Athletics Association) and of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (the SEC). Auburn Universitys most successful programs include football, baseball, women's basketball, womens and mens swimming and diving. The major school colors are navy blue and burnt orange.

The most famous player of the men's basketball team was undoubtedly Charles Barkley, a former power forward. His nickname is Sir Charles, or the Round Mound of Rebound, which reflects his high professional qualities. In 1993 he was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA, and three years later he was included in the list of the 50 Greatest Players in the NBA History. He also won the Olympic gold in 1992 and 1996. Recently, in 2006 he became the inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Other NBA players from Auburn University are Wesley Person, Marquis Daniels, Chris Porter, Chuck Person, Moochie Norris, and Pat Burke.