Auburn basketball ranks No. 44 in Jon Rothstein's preseason outlook
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Auburn is ranked No. 44 in Jon Rothstein's 'Rothstein45' for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Tigers will feature a revamped roster, including returning guards Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, along with transfer additions Thomas Dowd, Owen Freeman, and Bukky Oboye in the frontcourt. Previous seasons highlighted the importance of a strong frontcourt, and the new lineup aims to bolster Auburn's competitiveness following last season's challenges. If the frontcourt develops well, Auburn could become a formidable team this season.
- •Jon Rothstein places Auburn at No. 44 in preseason rankings
- •New roster features key transfers and returning guards
- •Auburn focused on rebuilding after a lack of frontcourt depth
- •Previous teams had significant success with strong frontcourt players
- •The 2026-27 season is crucial for Auburn's competitiveness
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn sneaks into Jon Rothstein's 'Rothstein45' ahead of the season
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