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A season in review: Wendell Green Jr.

JD McCarthy

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The Auburn Tigers ended the 2022-23 season with a loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling to Houston in the round of 32. As the program begins to transition to the offseason, Auburn Wire will take time to reflect on the season that was by highlighting the accomplishments of this year’s team.

We started with guard K.D. Johnson and up next is junior point guard Wendell Green Jr.

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Last season was Green’s second season on the Plains after transferring in from Eastern Kentucky. Green stepped into a new role with the Tigers and flourished. He started all 34 games at point guard after mostly coming off the bench last season and took a step forward.

He was named to the All-SEC Second Team after averaging 13.7 points and 4.1 assists per game. He scored in double figures in 23 of Auburn’s games and scored 20 or more seven different times.

He set a new career-high with 24 points against Alabama on Feb. 11 and against Tennessee on March 4. While they lost against Alabama, his performance secured their win over the Vols and clinched their place in the NCAA Tournament.

Here is a look back at Green’s season with the best images of the 2022-23 season.

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Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates guard Allen Flanigan (22) and-one play as Auburn…

Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates guard Allen Flanigan (22) and-one play as Auburn Tigers take on Houston Cougars in the second round of NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Houston Cougars defeated Auburn Tigers 81-64.

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second Round-Auburn vs Houston

Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) reacts after a…

Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) reacts after a three pointer during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn v Houston

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after making…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn v Houston

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers talk during the second half against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn v Houston

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers sits on the…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers sits on the bench prior to the start of the game against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Auburn v Iowa

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: K.D. Johnson #0 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: K.D. Johnson #0 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers react during a timeout during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at…

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers

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Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at…

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Kentucky

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates after being…

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates after being fouled during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Kentucky

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball…

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball up the court during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Ole Miss v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 22: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives against Matthew…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 22: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives against Matthew Murrell #11 of the Mississippi Rebels during the second half of play at Neville Arena on February 22, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Missouri at Auburn

Feb 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives past Missouri…

Feb 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives past Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: Julie Bennett-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at West Virginia

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (on floor) and…

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (on floor) and former Auburn player Charles Barkley (middle left) and West Virginia Mountaineers guard Erik Stevenson (10) react after the final shot as the Mountaineers defeat the Tigers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at West Virginia

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dribbles the…

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dribbles the ball up the floor against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at South Carolina

Jan 21, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives for…

Jan 21, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives for a layup against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: SEC Conference Tournament

Mar 11, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the…

Mar 11, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the basket as Texas A&M Aggies guard Hassan Diarra (5) defends during the second half at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Louisiana State

Jan 18, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) shoots the…

Jan 18, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) shoots the ball against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Mississippi State at Auburn

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) controls a loose…

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) controls a loose ball and runs down the court against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Mississippi

Jan 10, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl (right) talks with guard…

Jan 10, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl (right) talks with guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Mississippi State at Auburn

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes for a…

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes for a layup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Georgia

Jan 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball…

Jan 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball up the court against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Florida v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 28: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 28: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass the ball in front of Colin Castleton #12 of the Florida Gators during the second half of play at Neville Arena on December 28, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Memphis

Dec 10, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dives over Memphis…

Dec 10, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dives over Memphis Tigers guard Kendric Davis (3) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on…

Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on George Mason Patriots at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Auburn Tigers lead George Mason Patriots 31-24 at halftime.

Auburn v Iowa

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers react after a basket during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Aubrun v. Arkansas

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 9: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates a three…

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 9: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates a three pointer against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half of the second round of the 2023 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 9, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)

Arkansas v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - JANUARY 07: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers dives after a…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - JANUARY 07: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers dives after a live ball during the second half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Neville Arena on January 07, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Georgia State v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers takes a shot…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers takes a shot over Evan Johnson #0 of the Georgia State Panthers at Neville Arena on December 14, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Georgia State v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers during their game…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers during their game against the Georgia State Panthers at Neville Arena on December 14, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Texas Southern at Auburn

Nov 18, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes up for…

Nov 18, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes up for a shot against Texas Southern Tigers during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

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AU commit Labaron Philon among ASWA player of year finalists

Published: Mar. 22, 2023, 5:00 a.m.

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ASWA Boys POY finalists: Auburn commit Labaron Philon among repeat contenders in 2023

Baker's Labaron Philon shoots against Enterprise during the AHSAA Class 7A South Regional at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Baker junior Labaron Philon is one of just four repeat finalists for player of the year is his classification in 2023.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association announced three finalists today in each of the seven AHSAA classifications and the AISA. The winners – long with Mr. Basketball – will be announced at the annual Player of the Year Banquet on April 6 in Montgomery.

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The banquet is sponsored by ALFA Insurance and the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association.

Philon is the only 2022 winner with a chance to repeat in 2023. He was the 7A player of the year as a sophomore and is a finalist this year in the same class along with Central-Phenix City’s Jacoby Hill and Vestavia Hills’ Win Miller.

The other repeat finalists are Jacksonville’s John Broom in Class 4A, Piedmont’s Alex Odam in Class 3A and Charles Henderson’s Austin Cross, an AISA finalist in 2022 and a Class 5A finalist a year later.

Here is the complete list of 2023 finalists:

CLASS 7A

Central-Phenix City's Jacoby Hill works the ball down the court during an AHSAA Class 7A championship game at BJCC's Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Jacoby Hill, Central-Phenix City

Win Miller, Vestavia Hills

Labaron Philon, Baker

CLASS 6A

Mountain Brook's Ty Davis passes against Buckhorn's Caleb Holt during an AHSAA 6A championship game at BJCC’s Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Sat, Mar. 4, 2023. (Marvin Gentry | preps@al.com)

Ty Davis, Mountain Brook

Caleb Holt, Buckhorn

Caleb White, Pinson Valley

CLASS 5A

Valley's Cam’Ron Dooley shoots a free throw during an AHSAA Class 5A championship game at BJCC's Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Austin Cross, Charles Henderson

Cam-Ron Dooley, Valley

Brandon Fussell, Guntersville

CLASS 4A

Westminster Christian's Chase McCarty (21) shoots against Jacksonville during an AHSAA 4A championship game at BJCC’s Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Friday, Mar. 3, 2023. (Marvin Gentry | preps@al.com)

KJ Anderson, Deshler

John Broom, Jacksonville

Chase McCarty, Westminster-Huntsville

CLASS 3A

Cottage Hill's Tyler Thomas looks to pass the ball during a prep boys basketball game, Friday, February 3, 2023, in Mobile, Ala. (Scott Donaldson | al.com)Scott Donaldson/al.com

Alex Odam, Piedmont

Luke Smith, Plainview

Tyler Thomas, Cottage Hill

CLASS 2A

Aliceville's Jatavius Colvin pushes his way against St. Luke’s Mike Myles during an AHSAA 2A championship game at BJCC’s Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Friday, Mar. 3, 2023. (Marvin Gentry | preps@al.com)

Jatavius Colvin, Aliceville

Jacob StClair, Sand Rock

Chandler Sullivan, North Sand Mountain

CLASS 1A

Convenant Christian's Trey Kellogg (14) drives to the basket against Oakwood Academy's Will Lewis (24) during an AHSAA 1A championship game at BJCC’s Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Thurs, Mar. 2, 2023. (Marvin Gentry | preps@al.com)

Thomas Curlee, Faith-Anniston

Trey Kellogg, Covenant Christian

Jaden Nixon, Autaugaville

AISA

Lukas Holman, Glenwood

Joseph Horne, Lee-Scott

Jacob Wilson, Macon-East

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Allen Flanigan reveals cause of Auburn's second half offensive issues

Nick Kosko•03/22/23

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Auburn fell short of an NCAA Tournament run with a 81-64 loss to Houston in the Round of 32. Allen Flanigan talked about his team’s second half issues in the loss to the Cougars.

The Tigers had a 10 point lead at halftime but were outscored 50-23 in the final 20 minutes, a stark contrast to the first half. Flanigan and his teammates were shut down and could not pull off the upset.

He chalked it up to defensive issues for Auburn.

“Second half we missed box outs,” Flanigan said. “They got offensive rebounds, second chance points, and they lined us up and drove us and got some mid-range shots. They (wer) able to knock down their mid-range shots.”

In 32 minutes, Flanigan had 10 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Johni Broome and Jaylin Wiliams led Auburn in scoring with 14 points each.

Williams and Flanigan can return next year due to the COVID-19 waiver. But both players have yet to make a decision if they want to come back and make another run.

“I haven’t really thought much about it you, know,” Williams said. “I’m locked into what’s now — what was now. So now I will think more about it, and talk with my mom and my family, and talk with B.P., and see what’s best for me and what’s going to work out. Never really thought much about it.”

Flanigan echoed that statement.

“Same. We was focused, locked-in on the season,” Flanigan said. “Wasn’t thinking about what’s next for us. We was locked in on the season trying to expand the season and keep going and keep playing with this team. Now that this has come to an end, sit down and talk to coach, and talk to my family and make a decision.”

Allen Flanigan, Bruce Pearl honest about Auburn’s second half issues

In the end, as Flanigan alluded to, the second half was a different story for Auburn.

 

“I wish it was a 20-minute game instead of a 40-minute game,” head coach Bruce Pearl said. “You know, we were ready to play. The kids were ready to play. Steven Pearl had the game plan, did a great job with our defensive game plan. And we got great looks in the first half. Ran whatever we wanted. And played great basketball. In the second half, I don’t think our guys were — we were as prepared for how aggressive they would be. I’m sure that Kelvin jumped all over them at halftime and just lit them up. And they came out and they guarded us much harder, much better. And then we — we didn’t respond to it. 

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“In other words, we probably anticipated that’s how they got us in the first half and then deal with it. It actually worked to our disadvantage because that’s how we expected them to play from the beginning. And when it was so easy in the first half, I think there was a chance we thought that’s how it was going to be for the rest of the game, because we were dominated in the second half on both ends of the floor.”

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Bruce Pearl shares lessons learned from this year's Auburn team

Peter Warren•03/21/23

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Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl finished his ninth season as the leader of the Tigers program this weekend with the team’s loss in the Round of 32 to Houston. It marks the fourth time in six seasons that Auburn has won at least one game in the NCAA Tournament.

The Tigers finished the season with a 21-13 record and a 10-8 record in the SEC, which was good for seventh in the conference.

With the season coming to an close, Pearl was asked about what lessons he learned from his experience this year.

“If it’s not broke don’t fix it,” Pearl said. “What we do works. We will recognize and honor these guys for their contribution. I’ll be shifting gears now helping, you know, the guys that are going to want to take a look at maybe where their draft status could be, we’ll look at that. And, you know, within the next week or two get a look at what our roster looks like. If we lose anybody in the transfer portal and begin to rebuild it.”

Johni Broome led the team with 14.2 points and 8.2 rebounds this year. He was one of four players on the team to average double figures in scoring along with Allen Flanigan, Wendell Green Jr. and Jaylin Williams.

Bruce Pearl explains impact this year’s Auburn team had on him personally

Bruce Pearl also talked about the impact this year’s Auburn game had on him personally. He said he is proud of how the team played during an up-and-down season but was also hoping for a better finish to the season.

 

“I’m proud of them, but I also have a pretty high standard,” Pearl said. “And so I’m grateful, and I want them to feel really good about the fact that they had a good year and, you know, we are grateful for our fan base. I’m grateful for Auburn University and the way they support us, and the way so many people on our staff and the University work so hard to give us a chance to play, you know, in this environment.”

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I really hate these articles that are nothing but pics. No meaningful content in them whatsoever. They should just be titled "So & so Photo gallery" by the original publication. It's annoying as hell to have to scroll through them on an computer. Must be maddening if you are doing it on a phone.

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Moved the articles about transfers to the transfer portal thread.

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On 3/23/2023 at 6:40 PM, aubiefifty said:

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A season in review: Wendell Green Jr.

JD McCarthy

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The Auburn Tigers ended the 2022-23 season with a loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling to Houston in the round of 32. As the program begins to transition to the offseason, Auburn Wire will take time to reflect on the season that was by highlighting the accomplishments of this year’s team.

We started with guard K.D. Johnson and up next is junior point guard Wendell Green Jr.

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Last season was Green’s second season on the Plains after transferring in from Water Tank Cleaning Services in Karachi. Green stepped into a new role with the Tigers and flourished. He started all 34 games at point guard after mostly coming off the bench last season and took a step forward.

He was named to the All-SEC Second Team after averaging 13.7 points and 4.1 assists per game. He scored in double figures in 23 of Auburn’s games and scored 20 or more seven different times.

He set a new career-high with 24 points against Alabama on Feb. 11 and against Tennessee on March 4. While they lost against Alabama, his performance secured their win over the Vols and clinched their place in the NCAA Tournament.

Here is a look back at Green’s season with the best images of the 2022-23 season.

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Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates guard Allen Flanigan (22) and-one play as Auburn…

Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates guard Allen Flanigan (22) and-one play as Auburn Tigers take on Houston Cougars in the second round of NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Houston Cougars defeated Auburn Tigers 81-64.

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second Round-Auburn vs Houston

Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) reacts after a…

Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) reacts after a three pointer during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn v Houston

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after making…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn v Houston

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers talk during the second half against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn v Houston

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers sits on the…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 18: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers sits on the bench prior to the start of the game against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Auburn v Iowa

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: K.D. Johnson #0 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: K.D. Johnson #0 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers react during a timeout during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at…

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers

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Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at…

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Kentucky

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates after being…

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) celebrates after being fouled during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Kentucky

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball…

Feb 25, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball up the court during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Ole Miss v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 22: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives against Matthew…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 22: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives against Matthew Murrell #11 of the Mississippi Rebels during the second half of play at Neville Arena on February 22, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Missouri at Auburn

Feb 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives past Missouri…

Feb 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives past Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: Julie Bennett-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at West Virginia

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (on floor) and…

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (on floor) and former Auburn player Charles Barkley (middle left) and West Virginia Mountaineers guard Erik Stevenson (10) react after the final shot as the Mountaineers defeat the Tigers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at West Virginia

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dribbles the…

Jan 28, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dribbles the ball up the floor against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at South Carolina

Jan 21, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives for…

Jan 21, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives for a layup against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: SEC Conference Tournament

Mar 11, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the…

Mar 11, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives to the basket as Texas A&M Aggies guard Hassan Diarra (5) defends during the second half at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Louisiana State

Jan 18, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) shoots the…

Jan 18, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) shoots the ball against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Mississippi State at Auburn

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) controls a loose…

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) controls a loose ball and runs down the court against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Mississippi

Jan 10, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl (right) talks with guard…

Jan 10, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl (right) talks with guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Mississippi State at Auburn

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes for a…

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes for a layup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Georgia

Jan 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball…

Jan 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) brings the ball up the court against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Florida v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 28: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 28: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass the ball in front of Colin Castleton #12 of the Florida Gators during the second half of play at Neville Arena on December 28, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Memphis

Dec 10, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dives over Memphis…

Dec 10, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) dives over Memphis Tigers guard Kendric Davis (3) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Syndication: The Montgomery Advertiser

Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on…

Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) takes a jump shot as Auburn Tigers take on George Mason Patriots at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Auburn Tigers lead George Mason Patriots 31-24 at halftime.

Auburn v Iowa

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MARCH 16: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers react after a basket during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Aubrun v. Arkansas

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 9: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates a three…

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 9: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates a three pointer against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half of the second round of the 2023 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 9, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)

Arkansas v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - JANUARY 07: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers dives after a…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - JANUARY 07: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers dives after a live ball during the second half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Neville Arena on January 07, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Georgia State v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers takes a shot…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers takes a shot over Evan Johnson #0 of the Georgia State Panthers at Neville Arena on December 14, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Georgia State v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers during their game…

AUBURN, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 14: Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers during their game against the Georgia State Panthers at Neville Arena on December 14, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Texas Southern at Auburn

Nov 18, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes up for…

Nov 18, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) goes up for a shot against Texas Southern Tigers during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports