Since Bruce Pearl arrived on the Plains, Auburn has recruited well in the state of Georgia and more recently in the state of Arkansas. Now Auburn has won a significant recruiting battle in the state of Mississippi.
On the heels of a very successful Big Cat Weekend on the Plains, the Tigers landed their 1st piece for 2021 on Monday when Daeshun Ruffin, a 5’9” point guard from Jackson, Mississippi committed to the Tigers.
The rising junior is the top player from Mississippi for 2021 and according to Rivals, he is the 7th best PG available, and the 64th best player available nationwide.