With Pettiford returning, Pearl expects to slide him into the starting lineup for his sophomore season. In 2024-25, Pettiford came off the bench in 37 of his 38 games played, averaging 11.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 22.9 minutes per game.

Tahaad Pettiford will withdraw from the NBA draft and will return to Auburn to play for head coach Bruce Pearl.

The Auburn University basketball coach has become a vocal advocate for Israel and against antisemitism, speaking at a Capitol Hill event last week

Auburn men's basketball and coach Bruce Pearl have been busy this offseason and have been rewarded with the commitment of Serbian big man Filip Jovic.

Auburn Tigers men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl mourned the loss of two Israeli Embassy staffers who were killed after a Jewish Museum event on Wednesday.

The Auburn Tigers might have nailed their successor to Johni Broome during their search in the transfer portal

Apart from being a vocal leader of his Auburn Tigers basketball program, Bruce Pearl is also open about his political views. He has spoken against antisemitism and in support of Israel.

Assistant coach Chad Prewett announced his retirement from coaching on Wednesday via social media, ending a storied career on the Plains. Prewett, who joined the Auburn program in 2014, shared that he is leaving basketball to pursue a new path in ministry.