Despite being the end of a few punchlines, Auburn’s experience has placed them in a great position to hoist the trophy at the end of the upcoming NCAA Tournament says ESPN’s Myron Medcalf.

Medcalf recently included Auburn in his eight teams ‘we believe could win the national title’ alongside Jeff Borzello. Medcalf cited Auburn’s lack of success at the free throw line in its NCAA Tournament loss to Yale last season as a primary reason for not making it out of the first weekend despite having one of the country’s most talented rosters. However, the additions of Georgia Tech transfer Miles Kelly and four-star guard Tahaad Pettiford could, plus the momentum it has built in the recent weeks leading up to the NCAA Tournament, could push Auburn to its first national title.