Auburn faces three talented Michigan State guards with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
Champ Smith returned to Auburn earlier this week, his second trip to the Plains this month.
The Auburn big man played a huge role in shutting down Michigan star Danny Wolf in the final 13 minutes.
Johni Broome's dominant performance against Michigan helped Auburn advance to the Elite Eight.
Denver Jones sparked a big second-half run to lead Auburn over Michigan and into the Elite 8.