Charles Barkley wasn't shocked when Bruce Pearl retired last month. Here's what the former Auburn basketball legend said.

Sophomore point guard Tahaad Pettiford has been named to the Preseason All-SEC First-Team by select SEC and national media members, the league released Monday. He joins Florida forward Alex Condon, Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard, Kentucky’s Otegah Oweh, and Alabama’s Labaron Philon.

Auburn basketball had one player listed on the SEC's preseason all-league teams. See who it was, and where the Tigers were predicted to finish, here.

For the first time since his retirement, former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl discussed his decision to step away on Monday.

The Southeastern Conference has officially announced its preseason all-conference teams for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign.

AUBURN, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference announced tip times, television assignments and midweek dates Tuesday for the 2026 men’s basketball league slate. The 2025 SEC Champion Auburn Tigers will defend their conference crown under first-year head coach Steven Pearl beginning on Saturday, Jan. 3 at Georgia.

Likely strengths : Point guard play, skilled bigs, multiple isolation scorers who can create advantages, role players with complementary skill sets, lineup flexibility, offensive coordinator Mike Burgomaster is back and so is the defensive coordinator (Steven Pearl).

Bruce Pearl is retiring after 11 seasons as Auburn basketball coach and will be replaced by his son Steven Pearl this season.

Auburn Tigers men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl was expected to retire before the start of the 2025-26 season, according to multiple reports.

Auburn basketball practice is in full swing and there is a lot to be excited about.

Despite Bruce Pearl's unexpected retirement, the Tigers' locker room has rallied behind his son ahead of next week's exhibition opener.

Tigers Head Coach Hugh Freeze confirmed Monday afternoon that running back Damari Alston is no longer with the program.