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What Auburn basketball is getting in D-II transfer Elyjah Freeman
The Tigers beat out several big-name programs for an explosive young wing who stuffed the stat sheets in a breakout campaign.
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Justin Ferguson
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What Auburn basketball is getting in Texas Tech transfer Kevin Overton
A quick-draw lefty with deep range, efficient drives and a love of dirty work? Overton should transition well to Bruce Pearl's Tigers.
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Justin Ferguson
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What Auburn basketball is getting in JUCO big Emeka Opurum
A young center who makes tons of plays at both rims, the Nigerian native will fit right in with the Tigers' frontcourt reload.
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Justin Ferguson
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What Auburn basketball is getting in MSU transfer KeShawn Murphy
One of the most efficient two-way big men in the SEC should be the centerpiece of a post-Johni Broome frontcourt.
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Justin Ferguson
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What Auburn basketball is getting in JUCO transfer Abdul Bashir
The Tigers hope lightning strikes twice with a JUCO wing, as Bashir will bring more ultra-confident shooting and playmaking to Auburn.
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Justin Ferguson
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What Auburn basketball is getting in UCF transfer Keyshawn Hall
Versatility, physicality and a supreme knack for getting buckets are what defines the Tigers' newest addition from the portal.
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Justin Ferguson
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The 2025-26 Auburn Basketball Roster Tracker
After a senior-led SEC title and a Final Four run, the Tigers have a lot of reloading to do. Keep track of all their moves this offseason here.
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Justin Ferguson
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Final Four Observations: Florida 79, Auburn 73
The best season in program history has ended, as the Tigers couldn't hold off an elite opponent that has made comebacks look routine.
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Justin Ferguson
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The Stretch 4: A Final Four rematch to remember
In order for Auburn to play for a title, it has to avenge its "worst game of the season." Here's what the Tigers have to do to beat Florida.
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Justin Ferguson
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This is nothing new for Tahaad Pettiford.
Why has Auburn's freshman phenom looked so comfortable when surrounded by much older players? Because that's all he knows.
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Justin Ferguson
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Two areas Auburn must improve for the Final Four rematch vs. Florida
If the Tigers can tighten up these two major weaknesses from their first game vs. the Gators, they could get some sweet revenge in San Antonio.
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Justin Ferguson
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@TF3RG
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Film Room: Johni Broome's Elite Eight was pure cinema
Even before his now-famous one-armed rebound + dagger 3, Auburn's All-American had already crafted a legendary performance.
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Justin Ferguson
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@TF3RG
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