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Just go ahead and poke the bear,' Pearl says of Jabari Smith
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At the NBA Draft, Auburn basketball makes history — and gets a reminder of what it's still up against
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Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. selected No. 3 in 2022 NBA Draft
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Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. selected No. 3 in 2022 NBA Draft
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Just go ahead and poke the bear,' Pearl says of Jabari Smith