Auburn Tigers

Auburn Tigers

22-16 - 11th in SEC
Sources: Star guard Tahaad Pettiford returning to Auburn Sources: Star guard Tahaad Pettiford returning to Auburn

Auburn star guard Tahaad Pettiford plans to return to the Tigers for his junior season, sources told ESPN.

NEWS: Auburn star Tahaad Pettiford plans to return to the school for his junior season, sources tell me and Jeff Borzello. Pettiford averaged 15.4 points per game as a sophomore and projects to be one in the top guards on the sport next year. 

Pettiford’s goal in returning is have Auburn re-emerge as a Final Four contender. He played a key role Auburn’s 2025 Final Four team and NIT title team this year. NEWS: Auburn star Tahaad Pettiford plans to return to the school for his junior season, sources tell me and Jeff Borzello. Pettiford averaged 15.4 points per game as a sophomore and projects to be one in the top guards on the sport next year. Pettiford’s goal in returning is have Auburn re-emerge as a Final Four contender. He played a key role Auburn’s 2025 Final Four team and NIT title team this year.

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Auburn beats Tulsa in OT for first NIT championship Auburn beats Tulsa in OT for first NIT championship

Auburn took advantage of a late 5-second violation in regulation to beat Tulsa 92-86 in overtime on Sunday night and win its first NIT championship.

Auburn's Kevin Overton on NIT title: 'We'll take it' Auburn's Kevin Overton on NIT title: 'We'll take it'

After scoring 26 in the NIT championship, including a clutch three to force OT, Overton breaks down the win while noting the Tigers hoped for a different postseason path.

Steven Pearl 'honored and proud' of Auburn's NIT championship Steven Pearl 'honored and proud' of Auburn's NIT championship

After leading the Tigers to their first NIT title and the 22nd win of Pearl's first full year as head coach, he describes the emotions of a positive end to the season.

Jovic has 18 in Auburn's 75-69 victory against Nevada in the NIT quarterfinals Jovic has 18 in Auburn's 75-69 victory against Nevada in the NIT quarterfinals

— Filip Jovic had 18 points in Auburn's 75-69 victory over Nevada on Wednesday night in the NIT quarterfinals.

SEC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Florida 87.1 - 8 27
Arkansas 90.2 - 9 28
Alabama 91.2 2 10 25
Vanderbilt 85.7 0.5 9 27
Tennessee 78.8 3 12 25
Texas A&M 86.1 4.5 12 22
Georgia 89.4 4 11 22
Kentucky 80.5 5.5 14 22
Missouri 79.2 6 13 20
Texas 82.8 6.5 15 21
Auburn 83.0 6.5 16 22
Oklahoma 82.9 7 16 21
Mississippi State 77.6 12.5 19 13
Ole Miss 75.9 12 20 15
South Carolina 74.9 12.5 19 13
LSU 81.4 10.5 17 15
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Keyshawn Hall
  • Assists Per Game

    Tahaad Pettiford
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Keyshawn Hall

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Keyshawn Hall
  • Steals Per Game

    Elyjah Freeman
  • Blocks Per Game

    KeShawn Murphy