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Auburn basketball signs ‘proven winner’ Desi Sills

Auburn has officially signed Arkansas transfer guard Desi Sills.

Desi Sills is trading in Arkansas red for Auburn orange and blue.

The former Razorbacks guard officially signed with the Tigers on Wednesday and is expected to be a huge producer for Bruce Pearl’s team this upcoming season.

Desi is a proven winner,” Pearl said. “He’s a fierce competitor and a tough, physical defender. He’s got the ability to create for himself as well as others. Playing in our up-tempo system should bring out the best of him. If he plays as well against others as he did against us, we hit the jackpot.”

The guard averaged 7.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists for Arkansas last year, playing 20.8 minutes per game as the Razorbacks reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament.

Updated look at 2021-22 Auburn basketball potential starting lineup

Auburn’s roster has undergone a major makeover with key departures and incoming stars. Here’s a look at a potential starting lineup.

It’s been a couple of weeks since we took a look at what Auburn’s basketball roster could look like next season and, boy, it has been busy days for Bruce Pearl and company.

Vaunted guard signee Trey Alexander decided to reopen his commitment and said he won’t be playing with the Tigers now while the future of JT Thor in an Auburn uniform looks shaky as ever.

The NCAA transfer portal has been helpful for the Tigers, though, as they have signed some quality players in North Carolina center Walker Kessler, College of Charleston guard Zep Jasper, Eastern Kentucky guard Wendell Green Jr. and Arkansas guard Desi Sills.

With those additions along with the departures of Sharife Cooper, Justin Powell, Jamal Johnson and Javon Franklin, here’s an updated look at what the lineup could look like along with some key contributors.

Auburn lands key transfer guard Desi Sills from Arkansas

Auburn picked up yet another important transfer in Arkansas’ Desi Sills

Bruce Pearl has landed yet another key piece to the 2021-22 Auburn team.

On Tuesday, Arkansas transfer guard Desi Sills announced he is transferring to play for the Tigers.

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I feel like the Plains is going to be the best fit for me,” Sills said, per 247Sports.

This story will be updated.