Auburn basketball just received a major boost for its 2025–26 roster with a high-profile commitment that has Tiger fans buzzing. The son of Auburn football legend
Auburn basketball just received a major boost for its 2025–26 roster with a high-profile commitment that has Tiger fans buzzing. The son of Auburn football legend Bo Jackson has officially committed to the program, joining a wave of new talent as the team undergoes a significant rebuild. This announcement comes during a pivotal offseason where the coaching staff is working to reload the roster following a Final Four run — their second in six years.
The team is set to look dramatically different next season, with many key players exhausting their eligibility, including Denver Jones, Miles Kelly, Chris Moore, Dylan Cardwell, Johni Broome, Chaney Johnson, and Ja’Heim Hudson. Additionally, Jahki Howard has entered the transfer portal, and standout freshman Tahaad Pettiford has declared for the NBA Draft, though the Tigers hope he may still return.
To counter these losses, Auburn has aggressively recruited fresh talent from multiple channels. Three freshmen — forward Sebastian Williams-Adams, guard Simon Walker, and guard Kaden Magwood — have already committed. The Tigers also secured commitments from two former junior college players: guard Abdul Bashir and center Emeka Opurum.
The latest addition to the Tigers’ roster is former Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton, who becomes the third player to transfer into the program this offseason. He joins former UCF guard Keyshawn Hall and former Mississippi State big man KeyShawn Murphy in what’s quickly becoming a retooled and competitive roster. Overton is expected to be a vital piece of the puzzle, especially with the departures of Jones and Kelly.
Overton brings experience and versatility to the Tigers. Last season at Texas Tech, he averaged 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, mostly off the bench. He proved to be a reliable contributor, shooting 42.2% from the field, 33.1% from three-point range, and 77.9% from the free-throw line. His defensive capabilities also stood out during his time with the Red Raiders — a skill set that will be valuable as he works to replace Denver Jones in Auburn’s backcourt.
Before his time at Texas Tech, Overton started his college career at Drake. Auburn will be his third school, and he still has two years of eligibility left. His experience and skill set make him a promising fit for the Tigers’ evolving roster.
With so many new faces and a number of key departures, Auburn basketball is in the midst of a significant transformation. However, the arrival of Overton and the commitment from the son of Bo Jackson signal not only a focus on maintaining competitiveness but also on embracing the program’s storied legacy as it gears up for another run in the SEC and beyond.
officially committed to the program, joining a wave of new talent as the team undergoes a significant rebuild. This announcement comes during a pivotal offseason where the coaching staff is working to reload the roster following a Final Four run — their second in six years.
The team is set to look dramatically different next season, with many key players exhausting their eligibility, including Denver Jones, Miles Kelly, Chris Moore, Dylan Cardwell, Johni Broome, Chaney Johnson, and Ja’Heim Hudson. Additionally, Jahki Howard has entered the transfer portal, and standout freshman Tahaad Pettiford has declared for the NBA Draft, though the Tigers hope he may still return.
To counter these losses, Auburn has aggressively recruited fresh talent from multiple channels. Three freshmen — forward Sebastian Williams-Adams, guard Simon Walker, and guard Kaden Magwood — have already committed. The Tigers also secured commitments from two former junior college players: guard Abdul Bashir and center Emeka Opurum.
The latest addition to the Tigers’ roster is former Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton, who becomes the third player to transfer into the program this offseason. He joins former UCF guard Keyshawn Hall and former Mississippi State big man KeyShawn Murphy in what’s quickly becoming a retooled and competitive roster. Overton is expected to be a vital piece of the puzzle, especially with the departures of Jones and Kelly.
Overton brings experience and versatility to the Tigers. Last season at Texas Tech, he averaged 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, mostly off the bench. He proved to be a reliable contributor, shooting 42.2% from the field, 33.1% from three-point range, and 77.9% from the free-throw line. His defensive capabilities also stood out during his time with the Red Raiders — a skill set that will be valuable as he works to replace Denver Jones in Auburn’s backcourt.
Before his time at Texas Tech, Overton started his college career at Drake. Auburn will be his third school, and he still has two years of eligibility left. His experience and skill set make him a promising fit for the Tigers’ evolving roster.
With so many new faces and a number of key departures, Auburn basketball is in the midst of a significant transformation. However, the arrival of Overton and the commitment from the son of Bo Jackson signal not only a focus on maintaining competitiveness but also on embracing the program’s storied legacy as it gears up for another run in the SEC and beyond.
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