It’s a different sort of pain and anguish when a player’s alma mater team doesn’t make it to the playoffs. Charles Barkley the NBA legend recently shared his views on the NBA on the TNT show. He was at the center of some grueling questions asked by the host Candace Parker. Amongst these were the questions circling around the prospective choices for the NCAA college playoffs.

The former 11x NBA All-Star did give his opinions on the same but also showed some displeasure. He showed some unhappiness with his own alma mater- Auburn University falling short of the playoff berth. He is a calm and composed individual who’s revered for his NBA mavericks and impartial views on the game. Therefore, the big revelation coming in from the basketball legend showcases that the team hasn’t played as per the expectations.

Charles Barkley seems miffed about the Auburn Tigers missing out on a playoff spot

The NBA is incomplete without the ever-smiling Charles Barkley who carved a stunning legacy in the sporting world. He was recently invited as the guest speaker on the NBA on the TNT show. Chuck as he’s famously known was asked about his favourites to go for the football playoffs in the NCAA competition.

He once again got the point and presented his views on the same. He reckoned Alabama or Georgia are surely the favorites to head to the playoffs and possibly win this year. “I think it’ll be a travesty, number one. Obviously, I don’t have literally, I don’t have a dog in that fight but I can’t wait to watch this. Well, I can’t watch it, I’m looking forward to seeing that game, the highlights and everything.”

This was as straightforward as it could be from Chuck. The Auburn Tigers Football Team is out of playoff contention. Their recent loss against the rivals Alabama State halted their chances of getting into the playoffs for the 2023 season.

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Auburn was always struggling this year and the latest coming-from-behind victory from Alabama further dented their chances of getting a nod ahead in the playoffs. Barkley knows it and called the spade a spade in a recent interview. In the past, Barkley had called out the QB play saying, “I’m all in on Coach Freeze. Now I will say this – if y’all gonna be down there baptizing people, please pray for better quarterback play.”

Let’s hope the Tigers can turn things around next season. Head coach Hugh Freeze has just completed one year with the program. Now that he’s finished adjusting there, hopefully, his second season there will be better than ever.

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