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Pettiford Returns, Boosting Auburn's Championship Aspirations

6/2/2025

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Auburn basketball point guard Tahaad Pettiford has made a pivotal choice, withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft to return for the 2025-26 season, significantly boosting the team's championship hopes under coach Bruce Pearl. In a related move, NAIA's top scorer, Anthony Johnson, has committed to ASU, strengthening their backcourt for the upcoming season.

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Story summary

Auburn basketball point guard Tahaad Pettiford has made a pivotal choice, withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft to return for the 2025-26 season, significantly boosting the team's championship hopes under coach Bruce Pearl. In a related move, NAIA's top scorer, Anthony Johnson, has committed to ASU, strengthening their backcourt for the upcoming season.