It wasn’t The NBA Draft we expected for Auburn, but it was still a night to celebrate in The Big Apple. (Auburn featured in Times Square pictured above) Jabari Smith wasn’t picked 1st Overall, but he still went 3rd to Houston. Auburn did get a program first, when Walker Kessler was selected 22nd, it gave Auburn TWO FIRST ROUND PICKS for the first time in program history. A night to celebrate and honestly, Jabari may be better off in Houston. – Jim Dunaway

GAMES TO WATCH: (All Times Central)
FRIDAY
MLB:  Dodgers at Braves 6:20 pm BALLYS
NHL:  Lightning at Avalanche 7:00 pm ABC (COL 3-1)
CFL:  Hamilton at Winnipeg 7:30 pm ESPN-2
SATURDAY
USFL: Stars vs. Generals 2:00 pm FOX
CWS:  Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma 6:00 pm ESPN (Best of 3 series)
USFL: Breakers vs. Stallions 7:00 pm NBC

ON THE SHOW FRIDAY: (All Times Central)
10:00 am DAN WETZEL, Yahoo Sports Columnist
11:00 am CHIP BROWN, Horns 24/7
11:30 am TRASH with LT presented by Mortgage Right
12:35 pm ROCKSTAR LOUNGE presented by The Enclave

TOP LINKS THIS MORNING: ($$=Subscription Needed)

  • BILL BENDER: Winners and Losers in The Arch Manning to Texas commitment READ
  • MATT HAYES: Arch Manning just set a Win or Else Tone at Texas READ
  • JESSE SIMONTON: Despite support, Will Anderson will still not win The Heisman READ
  • JABARI, CHET, OR PAOLO: Which Rookie will have biggest impact? NBA Bold Picks READ
  • BRUCE PEARL DRAFT REACTION: Jabari Not #1? Go Ahead and Poke the Bear READ
  • ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Eli Ricks Marijuana Charges dismissed, pays speeding fine READ
  • HIDE AND SEEK: South Carolina FB participates in huge game of Hide and Seek READ
  • BIGGEST WIN IN OLE MISS HISTORY: Dylan DeLucia delivered at CWS READ
  • HOT ONES CHALLENGE: Khloe Kardashian fights to hold back tears in challenge READ
  • JOE GOODMAN: Remembering when Cat Reddick changed a sport in Alabama READ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Lionel Messi 35, Mindy Kaling 43, Minka Kelly 42, Vanessa Ray 41, JJ Reddick 38, Mo’ne Davis 21, Clay Helton 50,