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Florida and Auburn Set for SEC Showdown in Final Four Clash

The winner of Saturday's game in San Antonio will advance to the NCAA championship, pitting Florida's offensive firepower against Auburn's defensive resilience.

On left, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl watches play against Michigan during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Florida head coach Todd Golden reacts against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half in the West Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Brynn Anderson/The Associated Press and Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Florida enters the Final Four as a slight favorite, with ESPN's Basketball Power Index giving them a 57.9% chance of victory.
  • Auburn's Johni Broome has been a key player throughout the tournament, despite battling an elbow injury, and remains crucial to the Tigers' defensive strategy.
  • Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. has led the team's high-octane offense, ranking among the best in clutch moments during the tournament.
  • The game marks a rematch of their February meeting, where Florida handed Auburn one of its rare losses, disrupting the Tigers' momentum.
  • Coaches Todd Golden and Bruce Pearl share a long history, adding a personal dimension to this pivotal game that decides who advances to face Duke or Houston in the championship.