Auburn’s Kevin Overton named NIT Most Outstanding Player
· Yahoo Sports
Without Kevin Overton’s heroic corner 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation against Tulsa, Auburn’s 2025-2026 season would have ended in disappointment.
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The Tigers let a 21-point lead against Tulsa slip away in the NIT championship game on Sunday night, but rallied late to win after trailing by five in the final minute of regulation. Overton’s shot sent the game to overtime and Auburn eventually won 92-86 to secure the program’s first ever NIT title.
After becoming the hero in the championship game, Overton was named the NIT’s Most Outstanding Player. He led all scorers with 26 points in the championship game and knocked down five of his eight 3-point attempts.
Overton was a spark for the Tigers throughout the tournament, averaging 18.6 points per game and shooting 53.7 percent from 3. That led all Auburn scorers during the NIT as he was key to the Tigers’ success.
“I just trust my work. My teammates trust me to make shots,” Overton told ESPN after beating Tulsa. “I do what I can, and as you can tell, it’s all love around me.”
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