Auburn Basketball Suffers Loss to Arkansas, Stability Questioned

Keyshawn Hall's suspension and late-season push discussed on AuburnSports Basketball Show

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The AuburnSports Basketball Show hosts Jay G. Tate and Justin Hokanson broke down the Tigers' 88-75 loss to No. 21 Arkansas, including the impact of Keyshawn Hall's suspension and the strong performances by Tahaad Pettiford and KeShawn Murphy. With the final stretch of the season approaching, the hosts looked ahead at where Auburn can realistically pick up wins and make a late push.

Why it matters

Auburn's loss to Arkansas raises questions about the team's stability and ability to finish the season strong. The suspension of a key player like Keyshawn Hall could significantly impact the team's performance moving forward, making their path to the postseason more challenging.

The details

In the AuburnSports Basketball Show, hosts Jay G. Tate and Justin Hokanson analyzed Auburn's 88-75 loss to No. 21 Arkansas. They discussed the impact of Keyshawn Hall's suspension and highlighted the strong individual performances by Tahaad Pettiford and KeShawn Murphy, despite the team's overall defeat. With the final stretch of the season approaching, the hosts looked at where Auburn can realistically pick up wins and make a late push for the postseason.

  • The AuburnSports Basketball Show was recorded on February 16, 2026.
  • Auburn lost to Arkansas on an unspecified date prior to the show's recording.

The players

Jay G. Tate

Co-host of the AuburnSports Basketball Show.

Justin Hokanson

Co-host of the AuburnSports Basketball Show.

Keyshawn Hall

An Auburn basketball player who was suspended, impacting the team's performance.

Tahaad Pettiford

An Auburn basketball player who had a strong individual performance despite the team's loss.

KeShawn Murphy

An Auburn basketball player who had a strong individual performance despite the team's loss.

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What they’re saying

“With the final stretch here, the guys look ahead at where Auburn can realistically stack wins and make a late push.”

— Justin Hokanson, Co-host (on3.com)

The takeaway

Auburn's loss to Arkansas and the suspension of Keyshawn Hall raise concerns about the team's stability and ability to finish the season strong. However, the strong individual performances by Tahaad Pettiford and KeShawn Murphy provide hope that the team can still make a late push for the postseason if they can overcome these challenges.