Auburn fans were waiting for it. Through the first five games of the season, Tahaad Pettiford just wasn’t himself. His shot wasn’t falling, his efficiency lagged, and the confident, aggressive guard that made him so dangerous last year was noticeably absent.
Monday night in Las Vegas, Pettiford reminded everyone why he’s one of the SEC’s most dangerous scorers. He poured in 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting in No. 21 Auburn’s 84–73 win over Oregon at the Players Era Tournament, matching his career high and giving the Tigers the boost they desperately needed.
“The first couple games I didn’t play how I wanted to play,” Pettiford said, per CBS Sports.