The primer: Auburn hosts talented USC in marquee non-conference game

AUBURN -- After 18 days away from the friendly confines of Neville Arena, Auburn (7-2) returns home for a much-anticipated Sunday matinee matchup versus USC (5-4) televised nationally on ESPN. A ticket to Sunday’s game was a hot commodity as the Tigers will play in front of their 43rd-consecutive sellout crowd at Neville Arena. With draft prospects and star power on both sides, 45+ NBA scouts and front office executives will be in attendance representing 27 teams across the league. Thoughts, notes and more inside...