Photos: Teams prepare for NCAA South Regional in Atlanta

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Photos: Teams prepare for NCAA South Regional in Atlanta

Photos from NCAA teams practicing for the South Regional in Atlanta on March 27, 2025. Games begin at the regional on Friday.

Auburn guard Miles Kelly reacts with teammates during their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. Games begin at the regional on Friday. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State forward Coen Carr attempts a shot during practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Carr is from Stockbridge, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks to the media before practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan guard Tre Donaldson (3) practices during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Practice at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ole Miss forward Jaemyn Brakefield speaks to media following practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State practices for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State forward Coen Carr reacts during practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Carr is from Stockbridge, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn guard Miles Kelly drives against a teammate during practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media before practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell talks with teammates during practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Cardwell is a McEachern alumni and originally from Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State forward Coen Carr speaks to the media before practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Carr is from Stockbridge, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media before practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ole Miss forward Jaemyn Brakefield speaks to media following practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan practices during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Practice at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks to the media before practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

A basketball goes through the basket during Michigan State’s practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn guard Miles Kelly, right, warms-up with teammates during their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn forward Chris Moore (5) attempts a shot during Auburn’s practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell practices for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Cardwell is a McEachern alumni and originally from Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn guard Miles Kelly attempts a shot during their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn guard Miles Kelly attempts a shot during their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn guard Miles Kelly reacts with teammates during their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell, left, and Auburn guard Miles Kelly speaks to the media before their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Both Cardwell and Kelly are Georgia natives. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell speaks to the media before their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Cardwell is a McEachern alumni and originally from Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Auburn guard Miles Kelly speaks to the media before their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Michigan practices during the NCAA Tournament South Regional Practice at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Auburn guard Miles Kelly reacts with teammates during their practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional at State Farm Arena, Thursday, March, 27, 2025, in Atlanta. Kelly is from Stone Mountain and transferred from Georgia Tech last off season. Games begin at the regional on Friday. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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