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An early look at how Auburn basketball could line up next season
Bruce Pearl says he's excited about the offseason reinvention of his Tigers. Here's our projection of who fits what spots in 2025-26.
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Justin Ferguson
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What Auburn basketball is getting in Serbian forward Filip Jović
The Tigers got the big they wanted from an unexpected place: The pro leagues of Eastern Europe. But it makes so much sense for this team.
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Justin Ferguson
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Tahaad Pettiford is back. His Year 2 ceiling at Auburn is sky-high.
The point guard phenom will return for a sophomore season. The numbers — and the Tigers' new-look roster — scream massive potential.
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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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The Stretch 4: Auburn is close to adding an international player
The Tigers will have a new roster — or close to it, depending on Tahaad Pettiford — next season. And Bruce Pearl's ready to get to work.
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Justin Ferguson
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A closer look at Tahaad Pettiford's NBA Draft decision
Post-lottery mock drafts are divided on the Auburn phenom, but there are reasons for fans to be optimistic about a return.
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Justin Ferguson
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Episode 483: Big Men Off Campus
Justin and Dan talk Auburn basketball's search for a new center, NBA Draft projections for several Tigers and Jabari Smith's future.
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Justin Ferguson
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Dan Peck
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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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