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Auburn center Emeka Opurum to miss the rest of the season with a medical condition

Auburn center Emeka Opurum will miss the rest of the season with a medical condition

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for season's remainder Opurum (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of Auburn's 2025-26 season, according to Justin Ferguson of The Auburn Observer.

Impact Except for Opurum's current problem being a medical condition, its details remain undisclosed. "Our priority is Emeka's health and well-being," Auburn's head coach Steven Pearl recently announced. "We look forward to Emeka making a full recovery and returning next season." During his 2025-26 season, Opurum logged 3.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keyshawn Hall scores 25 to lead No. 20 Auburn to a 95-57 win over Merrimack

Keyshawn Hall scored 25 points to lead No. 20 Auburn to a 95-57 win over Merrimack

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Records game minute Opurum (undisclosed) logged one minute during Auburn's exhibition game Oct. 15 against Oklahoma State.

Impact Ideally for Opurum, he can improve his minutes and overall role during Auburn's last exhibition before the 2025-26 season gets underway. He is a JUCO transfer from Butler Community College.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with minor ailment Opurum (undisclosed) is limited in practice with a minor injury, per Nathan King of 247Sports.com.

Impact Opurum's ailment is unknown, but the fact that it's described as minor is a good sign. The seven-footer who didn't play last season is expected to provide depth for the Tigers' front court this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE