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Photos: Iowa Men's Basketball vs Auburn in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Dasonte Bowen (5) gets off the bus before their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) gets off the bus before their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Carter Kingsbury (14), guard Dasonte Bowen (5), guard Dante Eldridge (10), guard Tony Perkins (11), guard Payton Sandfort (20), forward Patrick McCaffery (22) and center Josh Ogundele (23) before their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery shakes hands with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl before their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) takes the court before their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) jumps for the tipoff during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) drives to the hoop during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) takes the ball up the court during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) sets up to shoot during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) shoots during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) shoots during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) walks up the floor during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) shoots a 3-pointer during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Payton Sandfort (20) shoots a 3-pointer during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) takes the ball up the floor during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) shoots during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) takes the court during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Herky the Hawk dances on the court during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Dasonte Bowen (5) takes the court during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) shoots during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) takes the ball up the court during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) drives to the hoop during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Dasonte Bowen (5) drives to the hoop during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Dasonte Bowen (5) drives to the hoop during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) drives to the hoop during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) shoots during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeyes huddle up during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) shoots during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0), guard Payton Sandfort (20) and forward Kris Murray (24) huddle up during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
____ during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) collects a rebound during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes center Riley Mulvey (44) celebrates a 3-pointer during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Payton Sandfort (20) sets up to shoot during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Payton Sandfort (20) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) shoots during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) drives to the basket during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) goes for a layup during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Payton Sandfort (20) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) dunks during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) shoots during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery hugs guard Connor McCaffery (30) during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) goes for a layup during the second half of their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery hugs guard Connor McCaffery (30) while director of player development Tristan Spurlock walks with guard Tony Perkins (11) after their game against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)

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