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Five-star guard Meleek Thomas taking official visit to Auburn next week

Five-star guard Meleek Thomas taking official visit to Auburn next week

Five-star shooting guard [autotag]Maleek Thomas[/autotag] is reportedly set to visit Auburn the weekend of Jan. 13, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. The Tigers are set to face LSU inside Neville Arena that weekend.

The shooting guard from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the seventh-ranked prospect in the 2025 class and the second-ranked shooting guard.

Coming in at 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds, the guard routinely averages a double-double for Lincoln Park Performing Arts School in Pittsburgh.

Despite growing up over 600 miles from Auburn, Thomas has expressed interest in the Tigers because [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag]’s system caters to his play style and he has AAU ties to some of the 2025 Tigers commits.

According to On3’s recruiting prediction machine, Auburn has a 37% chance of bringing Thomas to the Plains, with Penn State a distant second at 22%.

The star guard has also received interest from Alabama, UCONN, Kansas, and Indiana. Although Auburn is loaded at the moment, the Tigers will likely lose Johni Broome, Jaylin Williams and K.D Johnson after this season.

Thomas could provide Auburn with an influx of scoring and rebounding that Broome and Williams give him now.

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Four star PF Nic Codie lists Auburn among top choices

Auburn is in the running to land the No. 6 power forward from the 2024 class.

[autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] might be on his way to signing another top recruit.

[autotag]Nic Codie[/autotag], a 6-foot-8 forward from Carrollton, Texas, listed Auburn among his top choices.

Other than Auburn, Houston, LSU, Miami, TCU, Texas, and Virginia Tech are in the running.

In an interview with On3’s Joe Tipton, Codie says that he wants to go to a program that can develop him, as well as provide a family atmosphere.

“I want a coach that is going to develop me and let me know,” Codie said. I don’t want to play in a system that just focuses on one part of my game, I want to grow and develop my entire game. Early playing time is something that I’m looking at. I want to be at a place I can compete for early minutes.”

Codie is a four-star recruit according to On3. He is the No. 37 player in the class of 2024, the No. 6 power forward, and the No. 2 player in the state of Texas.

He would join five-star guard [autotag]Tahaad Pettitford[/autotag] in Auburn’s 2024 class if he were to choose the Tigers.

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Auburn target Cam Scott gives update on recruiting process

Auburn target Cam Scott shares a recruiting update with On3’s Jamie Shaw.

[autotag]Cam Scott[/autotag], a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, is the No. 19 player in the class of 2024 according to On3. In an interview with Jamie Shaw of On3, Scott updated his recruitment.

Scott has taken four official visits. Other than Auburn, Scott has visited Oregon, South Carolina and Texas.

“I took early visits to Texas, Auburn and South Carolina,” Scott said. “They are all three absolutely still involved in my recruitment. My family and I have talked about revisiting those schools. However, there is only a certain amount of free time I have between now and when I commit, we are trying to see when and if we can fit anything in.”

Scott specifically talked about Auburn as well.

“Since the visit, I’ve been able to build my connection with the players. I already had a connection with the coaches and Coach (Bruce) Pearl when I went on the visit. Now I’m just building with some of the guys who are already there.”

There is plenty of competition for Scott’s commitment.

“I’ve got a visit scheduled to Ole Miss on Sept. 30,” Scott said. “We’re in the process of planning an Alabama visit soon too. Southern California recently offered as well, and they are talking about a visit. We are trying to see if we can fit one in with the time frame.”

Scott also elaborated on when a commitment can be expected.

“I don’t have a top group, and I probably won’t narrow my recruitment down at all before I pick a school,” Scott said. “I don’t have an exact date yet, but I’d like to commit before school ball starts. Sometime between Peach Jam and school ball starting.

“I want to go somewhere I can just zone out and get better. For me, player development is going to be big. I’ll be going into an entirely different playing field, so being able to just focus on myself and get better. I can see myself playing in most any system, I’m going to pick a school where I can best showcase my talent and feel comfortable.”

Auburn has one commit for the 2024 class, five-star guard [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag]. Auburn is still in the hunt for [autotag]Labaron Philon[/autotag], although he recently decommitted from the program.

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Auburn signee Aden Holloway set to compete in McDonald’s All-American game on Tuesday

Be sure to watch Holloway compete on Tuesday night in the prestigious All-American game.

Auburn 2023 signee [autotag]Aden Holloway[/autotag] will compete on the big stage Tuesday night as he takes the floor at the McDonald’s All-American Game in Houston, Texas.

Holloway is Auburn’s lone high school signee of the 2023 cycle, but he is considered to be one of the nation’s best guards of the class. He is the No. 6 overall player from the State of California, and the No. 6 point guard according to 247Sports, which also lists him as a four-star prospect.

Holloway was named to the McDonald’s All-American East team roster in January, as he plans to represent his hometown of Matthews, North Carolina. In the game, he will be teammates with Michigan State signee Xavier Booker, Oregon signee Kwame Brown, and Colorado signee Cody Williams.

ESPN’s Paul Biancardi says that he is looking forward to the matchup between Holloway and the son of NBA legend Lebron James, Bronny James, on Tuesday.

Holloway is one of the best shot-makers in the class. He shot 40% this season and can shoot it from deep with a quick trigger. He makes shots in diverse ways: catch-and-shoot actions, cutting off screens and stopping behind ball screens. He is an impactful jump shooter you must stay connected with. James has made considerable progress, becoming an all-around player with an upside as a defender. He utilizes instincts and emerging athletic ability to play one-on-one defense, take a charge or make an impressive chase down clock. His IQ and shot-making have been steady all season. Covering Holloway is a challenge for anyone. James has to able limit his 3s and contest his shots as he anticipates his dribble drive. Will Holloway keep James from getting a driving line angle and making a highlight?

Holloway is the fifth Auburn signee ever to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game, joining [autotag]Korvotney Barber[/autotag], [autotag]Sharife Cooper[/autotag], [autotag]Frank Ford[/autotag], and most recently, a first-round selection of the Houston Rockets, [autotag]Jabari Smith[/autotag].

The McDonald’s All-American Game will be broadcasted live on ESPN at 8 p.m. CT.

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Peyton Marshall to bring an exciting paint presence to Auburn Basketball

Georgia High School basketball expert Kyle Sandy says that Auburn’s most recent commit has progressed heavily over the last year.

Auburn Basketball received an early Christmas gift last Friday in the form of a commitment from a center from the class of 2024, [autotag]Peyton Marshall[/autotag].

The four-star big man chose Auburn over Missouri and Penn State and is expected to be a great presence in the paint for future Auburn teams.

Marshall looks forward to developing into an NBA talent under Bruce Pearl but has already begun the transition to a solid center says Kyle Sandy of Sandy’s Spiel.

After Marshall’s commitment, the Georgia High School basketball expert took time to speak with Auburn Wire about what he has seen during his time covering Marshall’s prep career. Sandy says that his progression from 9th to 10th grade is what has made the 7-0, 310-pound product successful to this point.

“He’s a big body that really improved his sophomore season after transferring from Norcross to Kell,” Sandy says of Marshall. “He got in much better shape and was able to play longer minutes and got quicker with his footwork.”

Marshall’s size will make him an impactful center in the SEC but still has two high school seasons in order to prepare for the speed of the game within the league. Once he gets to Auburn, Tiger fans will be impressed with his skills under the rim.

“With his size, he does a great job of sealing deep in the paint and has soft hands to catch lobs over the defense to finish with dunks,” Sandy says. “He’s not ever going to be a guy that jumps out of the gym but he uses his body very well and is a solid rim protector.”

Marshall is a four-star center from Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. He is the No. 7 player from Georgia for the 2024 recruiting class according to On3 and is the No. 6 center in the nation. He is currently the lone commit for Auburn’s 2024 class, but his pledge moves Auburn to No. 7 in the recruiting rankings for the 2024 cycle.

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Tigers coaching staff extends offer to 2024 forward from NC

Auburn extended an offer to 2024 four-star small forward Isaiah Evans on Friday.

The Auburn coaching staff extended an offer to 2024 small forward Isaiah Evans on Friday. He is now the eighth small forward that the Tigers have offered in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Evans is regarded as a four-star according to 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-6 and 165 pounds. The North Carolina native is ranked as the No. 20 overall recruit in the entire 2024 class. On Friday, in a showcase held in Atlanta, he managed to score 44 points in just 40 minutes. He knocked down seven threes too. He has drawn comparisons to Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. With his frame and ability to score at the rack, colleges are already raving about Evans.

Along with filling up the bucket, he has also garnered numerous P5 offers along the way. Schools like Texas A&M, Tennessee, Illinois, and LSU have already extended offers to Evans. The Tigers have certainly produced forwards in the league over the years. Players like Isaac Okoro, Chuma Okeke, and Jabari Smith Jr. all starred for the Tigers and have gone on to play at the next level. Perhaps, that could help [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and his staff in the recruitment of Evans to Auburn.

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Auburn basketball target for 2023 class sets commitment date

2023 four-star shooting guard Jelani Hamilton has announced that he will be committing on July 1st.

Joe Tipton of On3Sports reported on Friday that 2023 shooting guard Jelani Hamilton will be announcing his commitment on July 1st.

Hamilton is regarded as a four-star according to 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-6 and 180 pounds. The product of Cumberland Christian Academy has taken just one official visit thus far and that was to Iowa State. Along with making the trip to Ames, he has taken unofficial visits to Alabama, Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Auburn. On3’s RPM is in favor of Iowa State at 96.9%.

The Georgia native would be a nice fit in Bruce Pearl’s system. He has great size to play the two and could possibly fit in at the three spot in the Tigers’ offensive scheme. Here is what On3’s national recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw had to say about Hamilton:

Jelani Hamilton has a strong frame, broad shoulders, long arms, and great positional size. The first thing you notice about his game is the pace with which he plays. The 6-foot-6 guard plays primarily on the ball for his high school team. While he is not an elite athlete, and while he can play too upright at times, he can get to his spots, understanding angles and changes of speed. Hamilton gets into the paint and can absorb contact with his frame. He has a smooth shot that he confidently takes, with range, off the bounce or the catch. There are a lot of positive attributes to Hamilton’s game.

Although he is heavily favored to commit to Iowa State, it is still possible that he chooses Auburn. We will have to wait and see what he decides to do for his college career.

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Auburn keeping close contact with 2024 small forward

Auburn has been in contact with 2024 four-star small forward Dallas Thomas.

On Wednesday, Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers.com reported that 2024 small forward Dallas Thomas has heard from numerous schools. One of the schools that have stayed in contact with the Arkansas native is the Auburn Tigers.

Thomas is regarded as a four-star by 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-7 and 170 pounds. The native of Little Rock, Arkansas holds nine offers in total. Other programs that have offered Thomas thus far are Arkansas, Texas A&M, Houston, Illinois, Missouri State, St. John’s, Tulsa, and TCU. Several other schools like LSU, BYU, and Memphis have all reached out.

With Thomas being an Arkansas native, it will certainly be difficult to out-recruit the Razorbacks. However, if anyone can do it, it would have to be [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag]. It won’t be the first time that he has gone to Little Rock to land a promising recruit. In 2019, he was able to sign Little Rock native Allen Flanigan.

The Tigers are trying to build something special on the Plains. They are fresh off of an NCAA Tournament appearance as well as an SEC Championship title. It would be a great sign for the future if the coaching staff can find a way to land Thomas. We will have to wait and see how his recruitment pans out.

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Tigers land in top four for 2023 five-star point guard from North Carolina

Auburn was listed in 2023 five-star Robert Dillingham’s top four on Monday.

On Monday, 2023 five-star point guard Robert Dillingham announced his top four schools. Auburn was one of the schools listed. The other schools listed were Louisville, Kentucky, and USC. He is also set to announce his commitment on June 24th at 7 ET.

Dillingham is regarded as a five-star according to 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-2 and 165 pounds. Here is what 247Sports’ director of  scouting Jerry Meyer had to say about Dillingham and his style of play:

Has a thin build but has length at 6-2 with long arms. Has a feel for controlling horizontal space. Possesses a special feel space and time on the court. Combines this awareness with an elite burst of quickness to gain separation. Highly confident sharp shooter from deep. Has a deft hop back jumper going to his right. Pulls up with effectiveness in the midrange going either direction. Loves to shoot a runner going left when can’t get to the rim. Slick ball handler and crafty finisher. Has it on a string and can find teammates while penetrating. Lack of size and strength can be a detriment on the boards and defensively. Is an active and disruptive defender, nonetheless. Has tremendous upside as a dynamic playmaker who just needs to gain strength and mass as he develops.

The North Carolina native was once committed to the in-state North Carolina State Wolfpack before re-opening his recruitment. He has been highly coveted since his decision to decommit. The Tigers have their work cut out for them, as the only school that he has taken an official visit to is Kentucky. At the present time, On3’s RPM is in favor of Kentucky at 80.8%.

Head coach Bruce Pearl would love to add Dillingham to the 2023 class. Although nothing is set in stone, there have been some ramblings that Dillingham will commit and reclassify into the 2022 class, which means he’ll enroll early at the school that he chooses. Auburn fans will have their fingers crossed on Friday night.

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Auburn basketball is set to host 2023 power forward for official visit

2023 five-star forward Kwame Evans Jr. will be visiting Auburn from June 13-15.

On Monday, Joe Tipton of On3  reported that 2023 power forward Kwame Evans Jr. will be visiting Auburn from June 13-15. Evans Jr. recently released his top five schools — Auburn, Kentucky, Indiana, Oregon, and UCLA. However, Arizona has entered the mix since his top five was released.

Evans Jr. is regarded as a five-star according to 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-9 and 200 pounds. The product of Montverde Academy has a similar frame to former Tigers sensation Jabari Smith. If he can live up to the hype, the Tigers coaching staff would certainly use Evans Jr. in a similar role.

Since releasing his top five schools, he has taken official visits to both Arizona and Oregon. Auburn will be the third school to receive an official visit. Here is what Evans Jr. said in an interview with 247Sports basketball analyst Travis Branham:

“I’m setting up an official right now but Jabari Smith, that’s what they’re wanting me to come in as and the coaching staff, I want to see the people out there.”

As of right now, there is no clear-cut leader in Evans Jr.’s recruitment. The Maryland native is still taking his time as a timeline for his decision has not been released. Auburn likes their chances and would love to add one of the more premier players in the country to their 2023 recruiting class.

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