Sharp-shooting guard Abdul Bashir is reportedly gearing up to visit Auburn next month according to On3 Sports. The freshman, who currently plays his college ball for Casper College in Wyoming, is averaging 28.1 points per game in 16 games so far this season.
Although he is listed as a point guard, Bashir has the size and tools to play almost anywhere on the floor. His athletic build and three-level scoring ability make him an intriguing transfer portal option, especially considering head coach Bruce Pearl’s willingness to bring in lower-level high ceiling standouts like [autotag]Chad Baker-Mazara[/autotag] and [autotag]Chaney Johnson[/autotag].
The success enjoyed by the aforementioned pair, along with Auburn’s glaring need to add pieces to what will be a depleted roster next season, make Bashir a near perfect fit to join the Tigers. As it currently stands, the talented JUCO guard has plenty of offers from Division 1 schools, with Arizona State, Texas A&M, and Kansas State the most glaring favorites.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Bruce Pearl and his staff extend an offer of their own to Bashir when he visits Auburn in early February. If we were to accept, he’d instantly improve a 2025 class that currently ranks No. 15 in the country behind the trio of [autotag]Sebastian Williams-Adams[/autotag], [autotag]Kaden Magwood[/autotag], and [autotag]Simon Walker[/autotag].
In 33 career games with Casper College, Bashir is averaging 19.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He has also connected on just over 45% of his 3-point attempts.
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