With the departure of Justin Powell to the NCAA Transfer Portal and possible exit of Sharife Cooper to the NBA draft, Auburn might be looking for some experienced guard play for the 2021-22 season.
In steps College of Charleston and Auburn target Zep Jasper who Bruce Pearl and his staff have let known that he is a huge priority for them.
For Jasper, it could be a match made in heaven.
“It felt great because I love Auburn,” Jasper said per AuburnSports.com. “I love their style of play. I love their staff. I’ve been looking at Auburn since Malik Dunbar was there. I’m from Augusta. Malik is from Augusta. Dylan Cardwell also is from Augusta. I always tune in to their games.”
That style of play suits the guard well as he led the Cougars in points by averaging 15.6 per game this past season. A graduate transfer, Jasper has two years of eligibility left and, it appears, wouldn’t mind a bit playing for Pearl.
“Bruce Pearl is just an excellent coach,” Jasper said. “He’s very outgoing. He gets his players going and he has a great coaching staff: Coach (Steven) Pearl, Coach (Wes) Flanigan and Coach (Ira) Bowman. I’ve talked to Steven, too, and like him. He is a great dude, a very cool dude.
“I like the whole staff. Auburn has a great staff, a great program. I really think it’s a good fit for me.”