Auburn Tigers News

Tahaad Pettiford - Scores team-high 18 Pettiford contributed 18 points (6-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 92-59 win over Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Pettiford was not particularly efficient in the opener. He started 36 games for the Tigers last year and converted 39.3 percent of his field goals and 29.0 percent of his 3-pointers. The 6-1 junior is a volume scorer who should get his numbers no matter the level of competition.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Provides seven points, six boards Freeman (foot) ended with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and one block over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 92-59 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Freeman was questionable going into the opener with a foot injury. He was effective in limited minutes and could get a larger role as he proves his health. The 6-10 senior started nine games for Creighton last year and averaged 5.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12.0 minutes over the season. He was productive in his first two years at Iowa. Two years ago, Freeman averaged 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, which are top line numbers for this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pettiford scores 18 to lead Auburn to 92-59 win against SE Louisiana in a season opener

Tahaad Pettiford scores 13 of his 18 points in the first half, leading Auburn to a 92-59 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday night

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Owen Freeman - Available Wednesday Freeman (foot) is available for Wednesday's opener against Southeastern Louisiana, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Freeman will take the court for Auburn and make his team debut after transferring to the program during the offseason. In the 2025-26 season with Creighton, he averaged 5.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 26 games. He should see steady minutes in the Tigers' frontcourt this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Expected to be available for opener Freeman (foot) is expected to be available for Auburn's opener on a minutes restriction, per Nathan King of 247Sports.com.

Impact Freeman may not be able to suit up, but it's certainly trending that way. The forward, who transferred from Creighton this offseason, is expected to play a rotational role in Auburns frontcourt this season after he averaged 5.0 points and 4.0 rebounds with the BlueJays last season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Won't play Thursday Freeman (foot) will not play in Thursday's exhibition game against Samford, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Freeman is progressing as expected, but Coach Steven Pearl will ultimately opt to keep the Iowa Creighton transfer out of action. Even if active for the team's season opener, Freeman is expected to start the year on a minutes restriction after being sidelined since August with a foot injury.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Progressing toward return Freeman (foot) went through shootarounds Thursday and is progressing well from his injury, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Ferguson added that it was unclear whether the Auburn forward would see game action Thursday night, but this is another positive step in Freeman's recovery from the foot injury that has sidelined him throughout the preseason. Even without a firm availability update for Thursday, his participation in shootarounds suggests he remains on track to return soon and could potentially suit up for the Tigers' opener on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kolby King - Available for Thursday's scrimmage King (teeth) will be available for Thursday's exhibition game against Samford, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact King will get some action before the Tigers open up their season Nov. 4 against SE Louisiana. King is on to his fifth school in as many years and is expected to hold a backup role in the team's backcourt to begin the season.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Overton - Puts up 26 in exhibition Overton led the Tigers with 26 points (6-17 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 8-10 FT) with three rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes in the exhibition loss to Alabama on Thursday.

Impact The 6-5 guard decided to stay at Auburn for the second straight season after starting 36 games and provided 14.1 points in 2025-26. He hit a career-high 41.3 percent of his 3-pointers. The Drake and Texas Tech transfer should be a steady starter for the Tigers and be among the team's leading scorers.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kolby King - Won't play Thursday King (teeth) won't be available for Thursday's exhibition against Alabama, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact King is still unable to return to the hardwood, and his next chance to play will come in the team's final exhibition against Samford on Oct. 29. Auburn open their season against SE Louisiana on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Out for Thursday's exhibition Freeman (foot) will not play in Thursday's exhibition game versus Alabama, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Freeman continues to work through a foot injury, one that has kept him out of the entire preseason. He's still expected to be ready for the start of the season on Nov. 4 versus SE Louisiana. The team's final exhibition game is next Thursday versus Samford.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tahaad Pettiford - Scores 20 in exhibition Pettiford scored a team-high 20 points (6-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT) with two assists and three steals in the exhibition loss to Florida State on Wednesday.

Impact Pettiford averaged 15.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists last season. He only hit 29.0 percent of his 3-pointers, so a modest uptick in long-range accuracy could see the 6-1 junior among the best scorers in the SEC. Pettiford should command plenty of playing time for the Tigers.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

George Kimble III - Plays in exhibition Kimble (hand) played 22 minutes in the exhibition loss to Florida State on Wednesday. He provided six points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and five assists before fouling...

Impact Kimble had missed an early August exhibition, but was back on the court as the regular season nears. The 6-2 guard averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists two seasons ago with Eastern Kentucky, but did not play last season with Vanderbilt due to a knee injury incurred at the end of the 2024-25 season. Kimble could join Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton as one of the best backcourts in the SEC.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kolby King - Sidelined for Wednesday exhibition King is out for Wednesday's exhibition against Florida State after having his wisdom teeth removed, per Justin Hokanson of On3.com.

Impact King will not be an option for the Tigers in their exhibition opener, though he is eligible for the 2026-27 season for the time being. The 6-foot-1 guard's next chance to take the court for his new team will come against Alabama in another exhibition contest on Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Not playing Wednesday Freeman (foot) is out for Wednesday's exhibition game against Florida State, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Freeman is progressing well from his foot injury, but he's not ready to play yet. The goal is to have the big man ready for the season opener against SE Louisiana on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kolby King - Granted temporary eligibility King is eligible to play for the time being, according to Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com.

Impact Ferguson is currently cleared to suit up for the 2026-27 season, but a final, definitive call on his status has yet to be made. More clarity should surface as the regular season inches closer.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Freeman - Progressing well from foot injury Auburn's head coach Steve Pearl announced Tuesday that Freeman (foot) is progressing well, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This is another encouraging recovery update for Freeman after he remained sidelined during preseason practices. Even if he is available for the start of the season, a potential minutes restriction could limit his early workload, but it would be no different from his early-season start with Creighton last season. Auburn will not look to rush Freeman back, focusing on the long game of what will be a rigorous college basketball schedule.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

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SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Owen Freeman - Expected to be ready for season Freeman remains sidelined with a foot injury during Auburn's preseason practices, but he's expected to be ready for the start of the season, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This is a positive recovery update for Freeman, as he missed an August exhibition with the same foot issue. His absence from preseason work bears watching, but the expectation that he'll be ready for the opener suggests he remains on track for the start of the campaign. The 6-foot-10 center aims to earn a starting role in Auburn's frontcourt after playing at Creighton last season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Pettiford scores 18 to lead Auburn to 92-59 win against SE Louisiana in a season opener