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Samford transfer Achor Achor schedules official visit to Auburn

The forward earned All-SoCon honors after scoring 16.1 points and securing 6.1 rebounds per game.

Auburn basketball made a splash by landing All-SoCon guard JP Pegues from the transfer portal to fill its need for a guard. [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and his staff are now trying to add the SoCon’s top forward.

The Samford Bulldogs enjoyed a special 2023-24 season with a perfect 18-0 home record, a SoCon championship, and a first-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament that resulted in a controversial loss to Kansas.

Forward [autotag]Achor Achor[/autotag] was a key reason for the Bulldogs’ success last season by leading the team with 16.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. His season performance landed him on the All-SoCon team alongside Auburn transfer [autotag]JP Pegues[/autotag]. Following the season, Achor entered the transfer portal and has garnered interest from several schools including Auburn. According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Achor will be on campus this week for an official visit.

Auburn continues its hunt to find a suitable replacement for [autotag]Jaylin Williams[/autotag] after striking out on two targets last week. Former Clemson forward [autotag]RJ Godfrey[/autotag] was supposed to visit last week but canceled in favor of committing to Georgia. Montgomery native [autotag]Duke Miles[/autotag] did show up for an official visit to Auburn last week, but the former High Point product ultimately chose Oklahoma over the Tigers.

Achor would be a solid addition to Auburn’s rotation due to his experience and size. His 6-9 stature, mixing in his knowledge with players such as [autotag]Johni Broome[/autotag] and [autotag]Chris Moore[/autotag] will aid the development of newcomers [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] and [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag].

As a transfer, Achor is ranked as a four-star forward by 247Sports and is the No. 36 overall power forward in the transfer portal.

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.

Auburn’s Tahaad Pettiford, Jahki Howard both climb in final 247Sports ranking

Tahaad Pettiford and Jahki Howard both made slight moves up in the final 247Sports ranking for the 2024 recruiting class.

The 2024 recruiting cycle for basketball is all but complete and 247Sports did a final update to their rankings on Monday. The update was good for both of Auburn’s signees, who each saw their rankings increase.

Point guard [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] headlines the class and is now one of the highest-rated signees in program history. He made a slight move up, going from the No. 25 overall player to No. 22. Committing to Auburn in February of 2023, he is also the No. 1 point guard in the country and the No. 3 player from New Jersey.

[autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag] is Auburn’s other signee and the small forward is now the No. 69 player in the country. An exceptional athlete, Howard was a late addition to Auburn’s class after officially visiting in November and signing with the Tigers later that month.

The duo gives [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and Auburn the No. 27 ranked class in the country but that is only because of its size. Their average rating of 98.11 is the 10th best in the country and is exactly how Pearl wants to build his rosters.

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Five-star SG Meleek Thomas has ‘great experience’ visiting Auburn

Auburn is firmly in the mix for five-star shooting guard Meleek Thomas.

Five-star shooting guard [autotag]Meleek Thomas[/autotag], one of the top players in the 2025 recruiting class, made his first visit to the Plains this weekend and it made quite an impression on him.

“This visit went very well,” he told On3’s Jeffrey Lee. “It was everything I expected it to be and more. I wanted to get on campus and get a feel for everything, the team, the coaches, the atmosphere, the area … everything I could potentially be in. And it was a great experience.”

Thomas was able to watch Auburn beat LSU for their ninth-straight win and got to see what the atmosphere is like inside Neville Arena.

“The atmosphere was live,” he said. “The fans were together. They were all loud and had high energy. It was a great crowd.”

Thomas is the No. 7 overall player and No. 2 shooting guard in the On3 Industry ranking. The Pittsburgh native is also the No. 1 player from Pennsylvania.

While it was his first visit to Auburn, Thomas has heard plenty about the Tigers from his AAU teammates and Auburn signees [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] and [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag].

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Five-star combo guard Dylan Harper announces commitment

The five-star guard picked Rutgers over Auburn, Duke, Kansas and Indiana.

Auburn was one of the finalists for five-star combo guard [autotag]Dylan Harper[/autotag] but the Tigers were not the pick when he announced his commitment on Wednesday, instead the New Jersey native will be staying home and playing for Rutgers.

Harper was one of [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and Auburn’s top targets ever since they extended him a scholarship offer on June 16, 2023. He is the No. 2 overall player and No. 1 combo guard in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 1 player from New Jersey.

While missing out on Harper stings, Auburn still has a very impressive recruiting class. The Tigers have already signed five-star point guard [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] and four-star shooting guard [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag].

The duo gives Auburn the No. 25 recruiting class in the country but their average rating of 98.01 is the 10th best in the nation.

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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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Four-star forward Jahkai Howard officially signs with Auburn

The “best dunker in high school basketball” is officially an Auburn Tiger.

Auburn basketball has wrapped up the signing process for the 2024 cycle, as four-star forward [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag] has officially signed with [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and the Tigers.

“Jahki is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2024 class,” Pearl said of Howard. “We’ve been watching and recruiting him since his freshman year – seeing so much growth, maturity, and commitment to becoming great. His basketball IQ, his athleticism, and his motor make him a great fit for our program.”

Howard was a late addition to the signing class. Auburn earned the signature of guard [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag] on Nov. 8, with Howard verbally committing to Pearl and the Tigers on the same day. His signature gives Auburn the No. 25 class for the 2024 cycle, the highest for Auburn since 2021 which was No. 16.

Howard attends Overtime Elite in Atlanta and played alongside Pettiford for New Heights Lightning on the EYBL circuit. He is the No. 20 small forward for the 2024 class according to 247Sports, and the No. 85 overall recruit for the class.

Enjoy a peak at Howard’s highlight tape while you celebrate the signing of Auburn basketball’s latest edition.

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Five-star guard Tahaad Pettiford officially signs with Auburn

Auburn officially claims the No. 2 point guard for the 2024 recruiting cycle.

It was one year ago that Auburn secured the signature of a top-five point guard in [autotag]Aden Holloway[/autotag]. On Wednesday, [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and the Tigers landed another.

[autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag], a five-star guard from Jersey City, New Jersey, committed to Auburn in February. On Wednesday, he honored that commitment by signing his National Letter of Intent to play for Pearl and the Auburn Tigers.

Pettiford chose Auburn over programs such as UConn, Kansas, Kentucky, and UCLA. He tells Jeffery Lee of Auburn Live that he felt like Auburn was “the right decision for him” and that he did not second guess his decision to pledge to Auburn.

Pettiford also says that he is excited to get to campus in May.

“I can’t wait to get on campus and be part of the team and get coached by Coach Bruce Pearl and hopefully win a national championship,” Pettiford tells Lee.

Pettiford is the No. 2 overall point guard for the 2024 class and is the No. 26 overall prospect from the cycle according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings.

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Auburn is ‘one of the standouts’ for 4-star SF Jahki Howard

He is teammates and friends with five-star Auburn commit Tahaad Pettiford.

[autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] and Auburn are looking to fill out the Tigers 2024 recruiting class and one of their top targets is four-star small forward [autotag]Jahki Howard[/autotag], the interest is mutual as he officially visited the Plains over the weekend.

Currently living in Atlanta, Howard is originally from Boston and connected with Pearl over their shared roots, he revealed to Auburn Undercover’s Christian Clemente

“I’d probably just say BP. Bruce Pearl, he’s a different kind,” Howard said. “I didn’t know he’s from Boston, that’s where I’m originally from and just the way he talks to people and the way he cares about people, I really love it. I love this team, I love how it looks already in practice. I’ve enjoyed watching them practice. Coaching staff is good, so I just like it so far.”

Howard is the No. 71 overall player and No. 17 small forward in the 247Sports composite ranking. The 6-foot-6, 175-pounder is also the No. 7 player from Georgia.

While he doesn’t have a leader, Auburn, UConn, Arkansas, Georgia Tech and Arizona State are all in pursuit of the talented forward.

“No I wouldn’t say that but I’d say for sure that Auburn is one of the standouts because of the family standpoint,” Howard said. “They treat this like family, they treat everybody team-wise like family. I see all the players enjoy it, they’re always playing around, they’re all cool with each other.”

Auburn’s lone commit in the 2024 cycle is five-star point guard [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag], who just so happens to be a teammate and friend of Howard.

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Auburn 4-star power forward target Nic Codie sets commitment date

Auburn is one of seven finalist for the elite power forward.

[autotag]Nic Codie[/autotag] is one of the top power forwards in the country and on July 25,  he included Auburn in his top seven schools. The Carrollton, Texas, product is now ready to wrap up his recruitment and has set a commitment date of Nov. 2.

He will be deciding between Auburn, Houston, LSU, Miami, TCU, Texas and Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-9, 200-pounder has visited each school but Auburn but has an official visit set for Oct. 20.

That visit will allow him a chance to check out what Auburn fans are like during a game as the football team will be hosting Ole Miss, a tactic that [autotag]Bruce Pearl[/autotag] has frequently used on key targets.

Codie is the No. 51 overall player and No. 10 power forward in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 1 player from Texas.

Auburn currently has one commitment in the 2024 recruiting cycle, five-star point guard [autotag]Tahaad Pettiford[/autotag].

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