Charles Barkley delivered a layered challenge to the High Point Panthers, the winners of a shocking 83-82 Round of 64 upset over the No. 5-seeded Wisconsin Badgers, on CBS airwaves during halftime of the Alabama Crimson Tide's matchup with the Hofstra Pride.
Barkley declared on Friday afternoon that "We’re playing High Point next year. I’m speaking for Auburn." Sir Charles spoke highly of mid-majors like High Point that don't get the time of day on Power Conference programs' schedules. The Appalachian State Mountaineers and UAB Blazers were the highest-profile non-conference opponents this past season.