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Bruce Pearl talks Tahaad Pettiford’s NBA future, Auburn’s push for transfer portal big man

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Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl recently provided an update on two key storylines that have raised concern across the Auburn fanbase.

Pearl spoke with the media during the Jimmy Rane Foundation's annual fundraiser banquet this week, where he updated the status of Auburn's "big man" pursuit and Tahaad Pettiford's status for the NBA draft. Auburn added JUCO center Emeka Opurum this offseason, and could use Mississippi State transfer Keshawn Murphy as a center if needed. However, Pearl feels that adding one more player, especially in that role, will round out his roster for next season.