Auburn basketball Feb 13, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Sharife Cooper (2) looks for a pass while being guarded by Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Askew (2) during the second half of the game at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Arden Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sharife Cooper and J.T. Thor will be representing Auburn basketball in the 2021 NBA draft, and both have built up a significant buzz leading up to the big night. Though for a while it seemed that Cooper’s draft stock was falling enough to keep him from being a lottery pick, his ball-handling skills and potential longevity are garnering interest in the final days before the draft.