Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford to return for sophomore season
Updated: 8:36 PM CDT May 28, 2025
Kevin C. Cox
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 30: Tahaad Pettiford #0 of the Auburn Tigers shoots the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the South Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at State Farm Arena on March 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford to return for sophomore season
Updated: 8:36 PM CDT May 28, 2025
Auburn's star freshman is back.Tahaad Pettiford announced on social media that he is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return to Auburn for his sophomore season.His post reads, "I'm back." As a freshman, Pettiford averaged 11.6 points and 3.0 assists per game for an Auburn team that reached the Final Four. His play earned him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team. It's a big move for Auburn as Pettiford will be the only returner who played more than 10 minutes a game last season.
Auburn's star freshman is back.
Tahaad Pettiford announced on social media that he is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return to Auburn for his sophomore season.
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His post reads, "I'm back." As a freshman, Pettiford averaged 11.6 points and 3.0 assists per game for an Auburn team that reached the Final Four. His play earned him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team.
It's a big move for Auburn as Pettiford will be the only returner who played more than 10 minutes a game last season.