Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey to visit Auburn this week

Godfrey shot 42% from three-point territory as a sophomore at Clemson.

Auburn basketball’s 2024-25 roster will be filled with talent. Auburn has added transfer [autotag]JP Pegues[/autotag] to mesh with freshman guards [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] and [autotag]Jakhi Howard[/autotag]. It also helps that star [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] and key contributors [autotag]Chaney Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Chris Moore[/autotag], and [autotag]Dylan Cardwell[/autotag] are set to return.

Auburn is still looking to fill a need at forward and will try to secure the missing piece this week by hosting former Clemson forward [autotag]RJ Godfrey[/autotag].

According to a report by Auburn Undercover, former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey will visit the Plains on Tuesday, April 30. The visit will be Godfrey’s third since entering the transfer portal. He has also taken in visits to Virginia Tech and Oklahoma.

Godfrey was a solid contributor off the bench for Clemson over the last two seasons. In 69 total games, he averaged 4.7 points while shooting 59% from the field and 38% from the three-point territory. He secured 2.8 rebounds while assisting with 39 shots and recording 25 steals.

At the time of this post, Auburn has three returning forwards on its roster: Chaney Johnson, Chris Moore, and [autotag]Addarin Scott[/autotag]. The key void that Auburn will look to fill this offseason will be the spot left behind by [autotag]Jaylin Williams[/autotag]. Williams exits Auburn’s roster after a great career that saw him score 9.3 points per game with 3.9 rebounds and a 78% free throw percentage.

Five-star guard Dylan Harper officially announces commitment date

Harper will choose between Auburn, Duke, Indiana, Kansas, and Rutgers this week.

[autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and the Auburn Tigers’ 2024 haul is impressive already but it has the chance to improve drastically this week.

[autotag]Dylan Harper[/autotag], a five-star combo guard from Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey, is set to announce his commitment on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Auburn is among those schools in the running to earn his signature, joining Duke, Indiana, Kansas, and Rutgers.

On3’s Jamie Shaw describes Harper as a “big guard” with a strong frame and good length. Shaw also says that Harper takes his time with the ball, and does not force shots. Shaw asked Harper why Auburn was in his top five, and he credits Pearl and the coaching staff’s ability to develop players.

“What I like about Auburn is how they develop guys and their culture,” Harper said in an interview with On3. They get people prepared for the next level and always win. They stand out because of the amount of draft picks I always see that go to Auburn.”

Harper knows what it takes to make it to the NBA. His father, Ron, was a part of the Chicago Bulls’ epic run in the 1990s, where he won five NBA Finals championships.

Harper is the No. 3 overall player in the nation for the 2024 cycle and is the No. 1 combo guard according to On3, 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals. Auburn’s current class, which consists of four-star guards [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] and [autotag]Jakhi Howard[/autotag], is ranked No. 25 in the 247Sports rankings.

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