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Bruce Pearl had a strong reaction—one that included a four-letter word—on social media after landing Serbian forward Filip Jovic, another major addition for Auburn basketball. With Jovic in place, Pearl had already made a major move for the Tigers’ frontcourt. But on May 28, he locked in a critical piece for the backcourt as well.…
Charles Barkley is once again generating buzz on social media after a candid admission about his stance on NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) funding for Auburn University, his alma mater. The NBA Hall of Famer and longtime “Inside the NBA” analyst, who starred at Auburn in the 1980s, has consistently supported the school, especially during…
Auburn is undergoing a major roster overhaul after losing most of its rotation from last year’s Final Four squad. That includes freshman guard Tahaad Pettiford, who declared for the NBA Draft while preserving his college eligibility. Pettiford’s flashy game could easily catch the eyes of NBA scouts, but head coach Bruce Pearl seems confident he’ll…
The SEC cemented its status as the top conference in college basketball last season, highlighted by Florida’s national championship and strong tournament showings from other programs like Auburn, which reached the Final Four. Auburn, under head coach Bruce Pearl, had a historic 32-win season—the most in school history—driven by experienced players including Naismith Player of…
After starting his collegiate career at Duquesne and San Diego State, Chad Baker-Mazara took a detour to Northwest Florida State College during the 2022–23 season. From there, he rose through the junior college ranks to become a key two-year contributor at Auburn, playing a vital role in last season’s Final Four run. Now, at 25,…
Auburn’s basketball season came to an end Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas, as they fell to SEC rival Florida, 79-73, in the Final Four. The Tigers led by 8 points at halftime, but Florida mounted a second-half comeback to secure the victory. After the game, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl spoke with the media,…
Head coach Bruce Pearl revealed on Friday that Baker-Mazara still has a year of eligibility remaining and suggested he could return for another season. “Chad meets all the eligibility requirements, so he has another year without needing any kind of appeal,” Pearl explained. “He’s the one who qualifies at this point.” Other Auburn players may…