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Bronze Brilliance: Auburn to Immortalize Bruce Pearl with Statue Near Jordan-Hare Stadium   Auburn, Ala. — June 27, 2025 In a move that blends reverence, recognition, and deep Auburn pride, the university has announced it will honor men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl with a bronze statue to be placed outside Jordan-Hare Stadium, just steps away from the iconic Tiger Walk. This bold and symbolic gesture cements Pearl’s legacy not only in the realm of Auburn athletics but also in the heart of its culture.   A Tribute Cast in Bronze   The statue, slated to be unveiled in early…

Mavericks Makes Bold Move On Auburn’s Sharpshooter Miles Kelly — Could He Be the NBA’s Next Undrafted Success Story?   Dallas, June 27, 2025 — In the wake of a busy NBA Draft night, the Dallas Mavericks have quietly pulled off a savvy move: they’ve signed Auburn graduate guard Miles Kelly—a dead-eye shooter—to a coveted two-way contract. That makes Kelly, a 6-foot-6 wing known for his lethal three-point shooting, the latest addition to a promising Mavericks backcourt overhaul.    🔍 Who Is Miles Kelly?   • College journey across two conferences: A standout scorer at Georgia Tech and First-Team ACC…

STARS STILL SHINING: Full List of Prospects Invited to 2025 NBA Draft Green Room for Second Round—Future Ballers Ready for Their Moment   June 27, 2025 | By SportsEdge Newsroom   The lights may have dimmed slightly after the glitzy first night of the 2025 NBA Draft, but the stars are still shining. In a historic shift toward embracing the depth of young basketball talent, the NBA has extended Green Room invitations for a special second-round experience, setting the stage for rising prospects who are ready to make their mark—even beyond the lottery.   This year’s second round, often dubbed…

SHOCKWAVE ON THE RECRUITING TRAIL: Top247 QB Peyton Falzone Flips from Penn State to Auburn—Tigers Snag Elite Signal-Caller in Major Recruiting Coup   In a stunning twist that sent shockwaves through the college football recruiting landscape, Top247 quarterback Peyton Falzone has announced his decommitment from Penn State and subsequent commitment to Auburn University, flipping from the Nittany Lions to the Tigers in one of the most high-profile recruiting moves of the 2025 cycle.   Falzone, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound signal-caller out of Bethlehem Catholic in Pennsylvania, had been a cornerstone commitment for Penn State’s 2025 class, having pledged to James Franklin’s…

DOWN UNDER DOMINANCE: Giant New Zealand OL Nikau Hepi Commits to Auburn—Tigers Land Massive International Force to Anchor the Trenches   AUBURN, AL — The Plains just got a lot bigger.   In a major recruiting win that’s sending shockwaves through college football and across international borders, Nikau Hepi, a towering offensive lineman from New Zealand, has officially committed to the Auburn Tigers, becoming one of the most physically imposing—and culturally unique—additions to the program in recent memory.   Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 340 pounds, Hepi brings both size and athleticism to the Auburn offensive line, but it’s his rugby-hardened…

RARE AIR ON THE PLAINS: Thompson Joins Iconic Hal Baird as Only Coaches in Program History to Reach Historic Milestone—A New Era of Auburn Baseball Excellence   AUBURN, AL — History was made on the diamond this week as head coach Butch Thompson cemented his legacy alongside one of Auburn Baseball’s most revered legends. With the Tigers’ thrilling victory over [opponent] on [game date], Thompson notched his 500th career win, joining the legendary Hal Baird as the only two coaches in Auburn baseball history to achieve this monumental milestone.   The moment was met with thunderous applause at Plainsman Park,…

BREAKING: Bruce Pearl Crowned 2025 College Basketball’s Philanthropy Icon—Honored for Life-Changing Impact, Humanitarian Efforts, and Generous Spirit Through the Bruce Pearl Family Foundation’s Remarkable Work June 27, 2025 – Auburn, AL — In a moment that transcends sports and speaks directly to the heart of humanity, Bruce Pearl, head coach of the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team, has been named 2025 College Basketball’s Philanthropy Icon, a prestigious honor recognizing his extraordinary humanitarian contributions, unwavering community leadership, and transformative generosity through the Bruce Pearl Family Foundation.   Coach Pearl, a stalwart of college basketball known for his fiery passion on…

What a Kind Heart: Charles Barkley Shocks the Basketball Community with Transformative $25 Million Donation to Auburn Tigers; Bruce Pearl Responds with Emotion   June 27, 2025 | Auburn, Alabama — In a move that has stunned and inspired the basketball world, NBA legend and beloved sports personality Charles Barkley has made a monumental $25 million donation to his alma mater, Auburn University, specifically earmarked for the Auburn Tigers basketball program. The generous contribution, the largest in the program’s history, is being hailed as a transformative gift that will reshape the future of Auburn basketball for generations to come.  …

BREAKING: Bo Jackson Returns to Auburn Tigers as Director of Player Development — “Home Sweet Home” Has Never Felt Sweeter   In a move that has electrified the Auburn community and thrilled college football fans nationwide, legendary athlete Bo Jackson is officially returning to his alma mater as the Director of Player Development for the Auburn Tigers football program.   The announcement was made early Friday morning by the Auburn University Athletic Department, and within minutes, social media platforms were ablaze with reactions. Jackson, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, shared a simple but heartfelt…

Alabama football gets a surprise boost from Florida State—something Nick Saban would have appreciated….See more…. Here’s the latest on the “surprise boost” from Florida State that Alabama fans (and even Nick Saban himself) might find beneficial:   📰 What’s the boost?   Florida State’s new QB, Thomas Castellanos, has already unleashed some serious bulletin-board material, asserting confidently:   > “They don’t have Nick Saban to save them”         While that certainly amps up the countdown to the season opener, the real boost for Alabama is FSU’s own recruiting surge and roster developments, giving them a tougher—and more…