Thanks in large part to Bruce Pearl’s contributions throughout his 10 years on the Plains, Auburn has a wealth of talent in the NBA for the first time in a very long time.
Every season, Auburn has transformed from one of the weakest Power-Six basketball teams to a contender. Auburn basketball under Coach Pearl’s direction has improved, and this has made it possible to sign some extremely gifted players.
Jabari Smith Jr., a former Auburn Tiger who is currently with the Houston Rockets, was a highly regarded player coming out of high school. The Rockets defeated the Washington Wizards 137-114 last night. Smith Jr. finished with 14 rebounds and 18 points on 7-13 shooting for a
rockets. The Rockets defeated the Washington Wizards 137-114 last night. Smith Jr. recorded a double-double with 14 rebounds and 18 points on 7-13 shooting. Smith Jr., a brilliant basketball player, has switched from power forward to center when Rockets center Alperen Sengun is sidelined due to an injury.
