Whitney Young wins Tip-Off Classic by drubbing Auburn

ROCKFORD - Chicago Whitney Young, with its speed, size and athleticism, was going to be a tough matchup with a young, undersized Auburn team on its best day.

When Auburn's shooting touch deserted it, the Knights had no chance.

Chicago Whitney Young finished its first trip to the 205 Tip-Off Classic 5-0 by beating Auburn in every quarter. Auburn hit only one 3-point shot on the night. That was by Yahmir Muhammad, and Muhammad was the only Auburn to score more than four points. The senior guard's 21 points was half of the team's total output.

Javon Freeman and Myles Baker scored 14 points each for the Dolphins, the defending IHSA 4A State Champions, who continue the road show Sunday at Navy Pier against Chicago Fenwick.

BOXSCORE

Whitney Young 63, Auburn 40
(at Auburn High School)

Whitney Young    13    17    22    11 -- 63
Auburn                 10    10    13     9 -- 42

Whitney Young -- Freeman 5 4-4 14, Baker 6 2-2 14, Jones 1 2-7 4, Boyd 2 3-4 9, Warren 2 1-2 6, Castanada 1 1-2 3, Njie 3 0-0 6, Nalls 1 3-4 5, Newell 1 0-2 2, Totals 22 16-27 63.
Auburn -- Muhammad 8 4-4 21, Blake 1 0-0 2, Thompson 1 1-1 3, Neal 2 0-0 4, Whitt 2 1-2 5, Davis 1 0-0 2, Aldridge 2 1-4 3, Totals 17 7-11 42.
3pt FG -- Whitney Young 3 (Boyd 2, Warren); Auburn 1 (Muhammad).