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Auburn guard Simon Walker to return for 2026–27 season

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | April 9

Freshman guard Simon Walker is set to return to the court for Auburn men’s basketball after announcing the decision on Instagram and X early Thursday afternoon. Walker is the second Tiger to announce his return for next season.

Lionel Messi, Argentina set for historic friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 9

Lionel Messi is coming to Auburn as Argentina’s men’s national team is set to face Iceland in an international friendly on June 9 at 7:30 p.m. CDT at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the school announced Thursday.

Guard Kaden Magwood enters the transfer portal after freshman season

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | April 8

Freshman guard Kaden Magwood has entered the transfer portal, marking the second Tiger to do so.

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Auburn unable to overcome early deficit in 15-4 loss to Jacksonville State

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | April 7

No. 15 Auburn was unable to recover from an early deficit, falling 15-4 to Jacksonville State in a run-rule loss Tuesday night at Plainsman Park.

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Star guard Kevin Overton announces return to Auburn for senior season

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 7

Auburn guard Kevin Overton announced Tuesday via Instagram his intention to return to Auburn for his senior season.

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Filip Jović to enter transfer portal after one season at Auburn

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 7

Filip Jović plans to enter the transfer portal after one season on the Plains, according to On3.

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Transfer portal live tracker: Auburn basketball additions, departures and latest updates

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer and Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 7

The college basketball transfer portal opened on April 7, and fresh off the program's first-ever NIT championship, the Auburn Tigers expect to see a busy next couple of weeks as they rebuild their roster for next season.

Tigers drop road series to No. 3 Arkansas

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | April 6

Auburn dropped all three games on the road to No. 3 Arkansas, extending its losing streak to six games, all in SEC play.

Auburn defends Mason Rudolph title, Koivun wins individually

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | April 6

No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team earned its fourth victory of the season this Sunday after leading through the weekend at the Mason Rudolph Championship at Vanderbilt Legends Club, while junior Jackson Koivun secured his fourth individual win this season.

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Stats to know from Auburn’s 92-86 NIT title win over Tulsa

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 6

The Auburn Tigers made history on Sunday night in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, defeating Tulsa 92-86 to win their first-ever NIT championship.

Auburn parts ways with gymnastics head coach Jeff Graba after 16 seasons

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | April 6

Athletics director John Cohen announced on Monday that Auburn and head gymnastics coach Jeff Graba have mutually parted ways after 16 seasons on the Plains.

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No. 1 Auburn prevails in NIT championship thriller, defeats Tulsa in overtime

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 6

Auburn made history on Sunday night in Indianapolis, taking down Tulsa 92-86 to win the NIT championship in an absolute thriller to close the Tigers’ 2025-26 season.

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Auburn’s resilient run ends with confetti in Indianapolis

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 6

After finishing the regular season 2-8 down the stretch and missing the NCAA Tournament, Auburn faced a tough choice: accept an NIT bid or end the season early. The Tigers chose to compete and captured the program’s first NIT title Sunday, capping a resilient five-game postseason winning streak.