Breaking: Auburn Tigers land premier JUCO college basketball top talent

February 17, 2025 Simon

Auburn Tigers signed a top JUCO college basketball player on Sunday.

According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Abdul Bashir has committed to Auburn via X. Bashir, a combo guard, attends Casper College in Wyoming.

Bashir, who stands 6’7″ and weighs 180 pounds, received offers from Nebraska, Seton Hall, UCF, Kansas State, Texas A&M, and others.

Auburn defeated No. 2 Alabama 94-85 on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Six Auburn players ended with ten or more points.

Auburn’s best scorer was forward Johni Broome, who had 19 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists.

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According to Tipton, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl prioritized Bashir during the recruitment process.

“I chose Auburn because Coach Pearl and his staff made me feel like a priority, and they have a great resume with people like me and are amazing at developing players,” Bashir said.

BREAKING: One of the top JUCO players in the country, Abdul Bashir, has committed to Auburn, he tells @On3sports.

The 6-foot-7 sophomore combo guard is averaging 28 points per game this season.

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— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) February 16, 2025

Bashir is a force for Casper College, scoring 28.2 points per game this season. He has the second-highest point average per game at the JUCO level.

Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class includes Bashir, Sebastian Williams-Adams (four-star small forward), Kaden Magwood (four-star shooting guard), and Simon Walker.

Auburn’s victory over Alabama gives it a greater advantage over its in-state foe in the conference standings. The Tigers now lead the SEC with an 11-1 record and an overall record of 23-2.

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