Zep Jasper - College Basketball News & Rumors

Zep Jasper: 'Auburn showed me what winning culture is' Jasper was part of 39 wins and an SEC championship with the Tigers

JULY 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: Zep Jasper says the heat is on for his Tigers Auburn graduate transfer basketball guard Zep Jasper said he is excited about his team's road trip to play Kentucky, a team he has watched s...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Held scoreless against WVU Jasper posted zero points (0-1 FG) and one steal in 16 minutes during Saturday's 80-77 loss to West Virginia.

Impact While Jasper has started all 21 games this season for the Tigers, it hasn't led to much of an impact in the box score. The senior is averaging a career-low 3.5 ppg and has been held scoreless on four separate occasions this year. He's also shooting just 36.1 percent from the field and a career-low 30.4 percent from distance. On this particular Saturday, he conceded more time to sixth-man K.D. Johnson, who put up 10 in the losing effort.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

VIDEO: What Zep Jasper has learned about SEC hoops Zep Jasper discusses the challenges of playing basketball in the Southeastern Conference heading into Auburn's league opener.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: Zep Jasper, Johni Broome on first loss, preparing for Georgia State A pair of Auburn basketball starters give their take on the Tigers, who are 8-1 after suffering their first loss of the 2022-23 season.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: Zep Jasper on Auburn's need to shoot better Zep Jasper discusses an area where Coach Bruce Pearl's basketball Tigers need to improve as they wrap up the second week of the regular seas...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Adds eight points in win Jasper finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one rebound across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 89-65 win over Winthrop.

Impact Jasper struggled offensively across the first two games but bounced back nicely in Tuesday's outing. The senior is averaging 3.3 points.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

VIDEO: Zep Jasper on Auburn basketball's 'blue collar' mentality Auburn guard Zep Jasper discusses his team's preparations for the 2022-23 basketball season and what to look for regarding style of play.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

'Just look at Zep': Loyalty and kindness overflow from Auburn's Jasper "I say, ‘Just look at Zep.’ He’s working hard, and he’s still kind. He’s still selfless.”

MARCH 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zep gets the message and responds After being an offensive non-factor in recent games a text message to Zep Jasper helped spark his top scoring game of the season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Lackluster production in return Jasper ended Saturday's 75-58 win over Texas A&M with one point (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes.

Impact Jasper returned to the starting lineup following a two-game absence due to a non-COVID illness, but he struggled to make an impression during the blowout win. The senior point guard is averaging 4.9 points, 2.4 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 23.1 minutes per game and will look to bounce back Wednesday against Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Jasper (illness) will start Saturday against Texas A&M, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Jasper is back from a two-game absence due to an illness and will reclaim his spot in Auburn's starting five. The transfer from College of Charleston 5.0 points and 2.5 assists over 23.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Jasper (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact The senior point guard has missed two straight games with an illness but appears to be trending towards a return Saturday. Jasper has started each game that he's played this season and averaged 5.0 points. As it stands, Jasper could play against the Aggies provided there are no setbacks in warmups.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May be able to return Saturday Coach Bruce Pearl said that Jasper (illness) may be able to play in Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Brian Stultz of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Jasper has missed the last two games with a non-COVID related illness. Coach Pearl indicated that Jasper would try to do some stuff in practice on Thursday. It should become more clear as we get closer to tipoff Saturday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Jasper (illness) didn't travel with the team for Tuesday's game at Arkansas, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Jasper will miss his second straight game due to a non-COVID illness. Wendell Green started in his place Saturday and could do so again Tuesday versus the Razorbacks.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pearl says point guard Zep Jasper 'feeling better' Auburn's head basketball coach Bruce Pearl gives an update on the health of Zep Jasper.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hoping to be ready to play soon Coach Bruce Pearl said that Jasper (illness) did not practice on Sunday, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Coach Pearl indicated there's a chance Jasper might be able to practice Monday and play in Tuesday's game against Arkansas if he is feeling better. His participation in warmups should be the main tell tale on whether or not the senior suits up against the Razorbacks.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn misses Zep Jasper's presence in Athens No. 1 Auburn maintained its place at the top of SEC Saturday with a tough 74-72 win over bottom-ranked Georgia, but the Tigers had a hurtful...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out against Georgia Jasper (illness) will not play Saturday against Georgia.

Impact Auburn will be without Jasper for the first time all season due to a non-COVID-related illness. KD Johnson and Wendell Green project as the main backcourt contributors for Saturday's road game. Jasper's next chance to return comes Tuesday at Arkansas.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from warmups Jasper (undisclosed) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Georgia, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Auburn has taken the floor for warmups with an hour until tipoff but Jasper does not appear to be participating, which puts his status into question. If Jasper is unable to go, Auburn could give more minutes to KD Johnson.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn starting PG Zep Jasper plans to return for super senior season Zep Jasper has started all 22 games for Auburn this season. He plans to use his sixth year of eligibility next season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • AL.COM

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JANUARY 25, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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Records eights points Saturday Jasper provided eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Saturday's 80-71 victory over Ole Miss.

Impact The senior rebounded from a zero-point performance against Alabama and dropped at least eight points for a sixth time this year. Across 17 starts, Jasper is recording 5.4 points and 2.9 assists per contest.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zep Jasper breaks out of scoring slump against South Carolina Zep Jasper came through with a season-high scoring performance in Auburn's basketball victory at South Carolina.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

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