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Last season’s Auburn Tigers returned just one starter, and this year’s Tigers seem to be following a similar route. The Tigers have picked up many new players, some from recruiting, some from the transfer portal and even some from overseas, all in an effort to build a lineup that will compete in a challenging SEC slate.
On Friday, Mantas Rubtaviius announced that he would be committing to Auburn, representing likely the last major pickup for the Tigers in this cycle. So, what will Steven Pearl’s lineup and rotation look like in 2026-27?
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Auburn Tigers on SItakes a look at Auburn’s roster and projects a potential starting lineup and rotation.
Point Guard – Tahaad Pettiford (Rotate: George Kimble)
This should not come as a surprise to many, as, barring Johni Broome, Pettiford has been arguably the biggest name on the Plains over the last few years. The hype is not coming for no reason, either; Pettiford averaged 15.4 points per game across an average of 32.3 minutes per game, in a season that many considered a ‘down year’ for the career Auburn hooper.
Though Pettiford will likely occupy the point guard spot for the majority of the season, new Vanderbilt transfer George Kimble may also find some time in the rotation. He missed all of last season with an injury, but in 2024, he averaged an impressive 18 points per game across an average of 29.7 minutes per game.
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Shooting Guard – Kevin Overton (Rotate: Caleb Williams/Simon Walker)
The NIT Most Outstanding Player will get his chance to continue his legacy in an Auburn uniform after an incredible set of performances in the NIT last year, ultimately contributing to a tournament win for the Tigers. Overton averaged 14.1 points per game across 31.7 minutes per game last year, both of which were career-highs for the Texas Tech transfer.
Potentially filling in for Overton, when necessary, is new pickup Caleb Williams, a three-star shooting guard who signed with the Tigers back in November. Additionally, Simon Walker,…
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Publish date : 2026-05-17 11:47:00
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