Auburn has something they haven’t had at every position under Bruce Pearl.
Depth.
The Tigers dipped into the transfer portal and picked up three transfer guards to solidify the depth there. Auburn can go four-deep at small forward. The Tigers have a spot-up shooter in Jabari Smith at power forward… and don’t forget Auburn has three centers on the roster who are expected to play significant minutes.
This is easily the most well-rounded roster Bruce Pearl has ever had. The issue doesn’t lie in the talent, but in the fact that there may be too many mouths to feed.
Here is the projected starting lineup for Auburn basketball’s season opener vs Morehead State. Keep in mind that Allen Flanigan will be out until mid-December.
Point Guard
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Zep Jasper
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 185
Year: Senior
Shooting Guard
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KD Johnson
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 204
Year: Sophomore
Small Forward
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Jaylin Williams
Height: 6’8″
Weight: 230
Year: Junior
Power Forward
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Jabari Smith
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 220
Year: Freshman
Center
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Walker Kessler
Height: 7’1″
Weight: 245
Year: Sophomore
