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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
USA TODAY Sports places new-look Auburn at No. 25 in 'too-early' rankings
How quickly will Auburn's new-look roster become one of the nation's elite? Outside of Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn basketball's roster will look completely different from last season's Final Four squad. That storyline is the driving force behind college basketball experts being skeptical when putting high expectations on the Tigers heading into the new season. USA TODAY Sports recently dropped its updated too-early top-25 rankings following the end of the transfer portal window and the NBA draft. The team of Eddie Timanus, Paul Myerberg, Jordan Mendoza, and Erick Smith believes that Auburn will, once again, be a challenger for the Final Four. However, the Tigers will need to prove that they can contend with a new roster. Due to the uncertainty, USA TODAY has placed Auburn at No. 25 in its latest "too-early top-25." The guys at USA TODAY feel that Auburn's rebuilding efforts through the transfer portal and junior college recruiting will keep them in the national eye this season. Experienced stars led Auburn last season, but the entire starting unit is gone following the tough loss of Chad Baker-Mazara to Southern California. Bruce Pearl knew he had to replenish the roster, and he did so with significant recruiting and transfer classes. Keyshawn Hall (Central Florida) and Kevin Overton (Texas Tech) arrive after strong seasons, and there's intrigue with the Tigers bringing in the top junior college transfer, Abdul Bashir. A new crop of players will join Tahaad Pettiford, the one key returnee that had a big role in the Final Four squad. Pettiford will slide into the point guard role following the departure of Denver Jones to graduation. The front court will have the most questions this season as starters Johni Broome and Dylan Cardwell, as well as key bench piece Chaney Johnson, are out of eligibility. Look for transfer Keyshawn Hall, Keshawn Murphy, and a junior college product Emeka Opurum to take over the Tigers' four and five spots as they look to return to the Final Four in 2026. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall makes important decision regarding NBA draft
Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall makes important decision regarding NBA draft Hall signed with Auburn as a transfer while testing the NBA draft waters. What did he decide? Auburn basketball recently landed forward Keyshawn Hall from the transfer portal with the thought of him potentially never playing a second in orange and blue. However, head coach Bruce Pearl received great news Tuesday as Hall has decided to back off the NBA draft process and will play for Auburn for the 2025-26 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Now that Hall has made his choice, attention turns to guard Tahaad Pettiford, who is also testing the NBA waters, to make his final decision. Hall joins Auburn's roster following a strong season at UCF that saw him score a Big 12-leading 18.8 points and haul in 7.1 rebounds, which ranked No. 9 in the conference. He reached double figures in points 29 times last year, and scored 20 or more points in 16 games. He scored a season-high 40 points in UCF's win over Arizona State and scored 34 points in a game against Kansas. Hall will play a major role in Auburn's frontcourt rebuild. A unit depleted by the departure of Johni Broome, Dylan Cardwell, and Chaney Johnson will be filled by Hall, Mississippi State transfer Keshawn Murphy, and JUCO center Emeka Opurum. Pearl says that he hopes to add one more center to round out what should be a stellar rotation at forward and center. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Villanova and UCF square off in CBC matchup
Las Vegas; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces UCF in the College Basketball Crown. The Wildcats are 12-10 against Big East opponents and 9-4 in non-conference play. Villanova is seventh in the Big East with 7.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Enoch Boakye averaging 2.1. The Knights are 9-14 in Big 12 play. UCF is ninth in the Big 12 with 22.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Keyshawn Hall averaging 5.0. Villanova averages 73.3 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 80.0 UCF gives up. UCF has shot at a 42.5% rate from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points below the 43.0% shooting opponents of Villanova have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Dixon is averaging 23.1 points and 5.1 rebounds for the Wildcats. Wooga Poplar is averaging 15.0 points over the last 10 games. Hall is averaging 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Knights. Darius Johnson is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 6-4, averaging 68.2 points, 29.4 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 5.0 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.7 points per game. Knights: 6-4, averaging 82.2 points, 35.3 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points. ___
Fox Sports
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Villanova and UCF square off in CBC matchup
Associated Press UCF Knights (19-16, 9-14 Big 12) vs. Villanova Wildcats (21-14, 12-10 Big East) Las Vegas; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces UCF in the College Basketball Crown. The Wildcats are 12-10 against Big East opponents and 9-4 in non-conference play. Villanova is seventh in the Big East with 7.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Enoch Boakye averaging 2.1. The Knights are 9-14 in Big 12 play. UCF is ninth in the Big 12 with 22.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Keyshawn Hall averaging 5.0. Villanova averages 73.3 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 80.0 UCF gives up. UCF has shot at a 42.5% rate from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points below the 43.0% shooting opponents of Villanova have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Dixon is averaging 23.1 points and 5.1 rebounds for the Wildcats. Wooga Poplar is averaging 15.0 points over the last 10 games. Hall is averaging 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Knights. Darius Johnson is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 6-4, averaging 68.2 points, 29.4 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 5.0 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.7 points per game. Knights: 6-4, averaging 82.2 points, 35.3 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Villanova and UCF square off in CBC matchup
Villanova and UCF square off in CBC matchup UCF Knights (19-16, 9-14 Big 12) vs. Villanova Wildcats (21-14, 12-10 Big East) Las Vegas; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces UCF in the College Basketball Crown. The Wildcats are 12-10 against Big East opponents and 9-4 in non-conference play. Villanova is seventh in the Big East with 7.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Enoch Boakye averaging 2.1. Advertisement The Knights are 9-14 in Big 12 play. UCF is ninth in the Big 12 with 22.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Keyshawn Hall averaging 5.0. Villanova averages 73.3 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 80.0 UCF gives up. UCF has shot at a 42.5% rate from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points below the 43.0% shooting opponents of Villanova have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Dixon is averaging 23.1 points and 5.1 rebounds for the Wildcats. Wooga Poplar is averaging 15.0 points over the last 10 games. Hall is averaging 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Knights. Darius Johnson is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Advertisement LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 6-4, averaging 68.2 points, 29.4 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 5.0 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.7 points per game. Knights: 6-4, averaging 82.2 points, 35.3 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
