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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn All-American Johni Broome ramping up workouts ahead of NBA draft
Auburn All-American Johni Broome ramping up workouts ahead of NBA draft Auburn senior Johni Broome is beginning to hit the workout circuit after visiting two playoff teams this week, with less than four weeks to go until the 2025 NBA draft. Broome was a consensus first-team All-American, averaging 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 blocks on 51% shooting from the field this past season. He joined Charles Barkley (1984) and Chris Porter (1999) as the only Tigers players to win SEC Player of the Year. The 6-foot-10 forward had his first predraft workout on Wednesday with the LA Clippers. He was then among the prospects who visited the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Broome leaves Auburn as the only player in history to tally at least 2,500 points, 1,500 rebounds and 400 blocked shots in a career. He set single-season program records for rebounds (389) and double-doubles (21) as a fifth-year senior. The 22-year-old is considered a potential late first-round pick at this stage of the predraft process. He established himself as one of the most dominant big men in the country, with his ability in the post, rebounding and toughness on a nightly basis. Broome will have the opportunity to improve his stock in team workouts and interviews up until the draft on June 25-26. He'll likely visit at least 8-12 teams in total, giving him plenty of chances to make a name for himself against his peers.
Washington Post
4 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
Stetson scores 7 runs in first inning of 11-2 romp over NC State in opener of Auburn Regional
AUBURN, Ala. — Isaiah Barkett used three doubles to drive in four runs and Jonathan Gonzalez pitched six shutout innings as No. 3 seed Stetson scored seven times in the first inning in an 11-2 romp over second-seeded North Carolina State in the opener of the Auburn Regional on Saturday. Stetson (41-20) awaits the winner of the nightcap between No. 1 seed Auburn and No. 4 seed Central Connecticut State in a Saturday matchup. NC State (33-20) will play an elimination game against the loser earlier Saturday.
Associated Press
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
Stetson scores 7 runs in first inning of 11-2 romp over NC State in opener of Auburn Regional
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Isaiah Barkett used three doubles to drive in four runs and Jonathan Gonzalez pitched six shutout innings as No. 3 seed Stetson scored seven times in the first inning in an 11-2 romp over second-seeded North Carolina State in the opener of the Auburn Regional on Saturday. Stetson (41-20) awaits the winner of the nightcap between No. 1 seed Auburn and No. 4 seed Central Connecticut State in a Saturday matchup. NC State (33-20) will play an elimination game against the loser earlier Saturday. NC State starter Dominic Fritton (5-5) retired just one batter and left trailing 6-0 after the teams waited out a 2 hour, 10-minute weather delay before starting. The first five Hatters reached base off Fritton and Barkett capped the big first inning with a two-out, two-run double off reliever Anderson Nance for a 7-0 lead. Salvador Alvarez had an RBI single in the fifth. Barkett doubled and scored on a groundout in the eighth then added a two-run double in the ninth. Josh Hogue and Brandon Novy hit solo homers for the Wolf Pack in the eighth off reliever Jake Gorelick, who pitched the final three innings for his third save. Gonzalez (10-2) allowed five hits and walked three for Stetson. The Hatters have played in 20 NCAA Tournaments but have never advanced to the College World Series. They won their only regional title in 2018. NC State has played in 35 tournaments and made four CWS appearances — most recently last year. ___ AP college sports:
USA Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn baseball vs. Central Connecticut: Live coverage of the Auburn Regional
Auburn baseball vs. Central Connecticut: Live coverage of the Auburn Regional The Auburn Tigers host the Central Connecticut Blue Devils in the opening round of the Auburn Regional on Friday night from Plainsman Park. Friday's matchup will put the No. 4 overall seeded Tigers against Central Connecticut, the No. 4 seed of the Auburn Regional. Auburn earned the No. 4 national seed with a 38-18 record and a 17-13 mark against SEC competition. Auburn finished the regular season with the nation's toughest schedule and won 20 games against teams in quadrant 1 and quadrant 2 during the season. Central Connecticut reached postseason play by winning the Northeast Conference Tournament, defeating tournament favorite Long Island, 6-5 in the final game last Sunday. The Blue Devils are sound offensively with a conference-leading batting average (.331), slugging percentage (.504), and RBI (373). Central Connecticut also has a valuable weapon in Aidan Redahan, who holds the nation's highest batting average at .460 and leads the NEC with 86 hits and 69 RBI. Check back throughout the game for the latest updates and highlights from Auburn's matchup with Central Connecticut. The Tigers and Blue Devils will get going at approximately 7 p.m. CT live from Plainsman Park, one hour behind schedule. Rain and threats of thunderstorms in the Auburn area forced game one between NC State and Stetson to begin two hours and 10 minutes after its original 1 p.m. CT start time, thus delaying the start time for Auburn vs. Central Connecticut. How to watch Auburn baseball vs. Central Connecticut Date: Friday, May 30 Friday, May 30 Time: 7 p.m. CT 7 p.m. CT Streaming: ESPN+ ESPN+ Broadcasters: Roy Philpott, Jackie Bradley Jr. Watch Auburn vs. Central Connecticut on ESPN+ How to listen to Auburn vs. Central Connecticut The broadcast of Friday's game between Auburn and Central Connecticut will be available on the Auburn Athletics app, as well as the Auburn Sports Network. Find your local Auburn Sports Network affiliate below. Abbeville 98.7 FM Auburn (Primary) 94.3 FM Auburn (Secondary) 106.7 FM Birmingham 100.5 FM Cullman 92.1 FM Florence 100.1 FM Foley 92.5 FM Foley 1310 AM Gadsden 103.9 FM LaGrange, Georgia 102.3 FM Montgomery 740 AM Oxford 92.7 FM Roanoke 102.3 FM Scottsboro 1050 AM Selma 1490 AM Tuscaloosa 100.5 FM Vernon 100.7 FM Vernon 1380 AM Auburn vs Central Connecticut pitching matchup Auburn: RHP Cam Tilly (3-3, 5.00) RHP Cam Tilly (3-3, 5.00) Central Connecticut: RHP Drew Munn (8-2, 4.34) Who awaits Auburn on Saturday? The Stetson Hatters lead the NC State Wolfpack, 8-0 in the 5th inning of game one of the Auburn Regional. The Hatters set the tone early by scoring seven runs in the 1st inning and chasing Wolfpack ace Dom Fritton after 1/3 of an inning, where he allowed six runs on two hits with three walks. Stetson added to its lead to 8-0 in the 5th inning on an RBI single by Salvador Alvarez. The winner of Stetson vs. NC State will face the winner of Auburn vs. Central Connecticut on Saturday at 8 p.m. CT, while the loser will play the loser of tonight's game at 2 p.m. CT in an elimination game. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Elite LB Reveals Final Five Schools As Recruiting Race Heats Up
Elite LB Reveals Final Five Schools As Recruiting Race Heats Up originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the top linebackers in the country has narrowed his list down to five schools before taking multiple summer visits. Advertisement Four-star linebacker Anthony Davis Jr. helped lead Grayson High School (Loganville, Georgia) to a 14-1 season and a GHSA 6A state championship as a junior last season. Despite sharing the field with Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 linebacker in the country, Davis was extremely productive. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound defender racked up 105 tackles with 15 tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups and an interception. Davis ranks as the No. 14 linebacker and the No. 24 player in the talent-rich state of Georgia in the class of 2026 (Rivals). He holds 48 offers entering his senior year. Sherrone Moore, Kalen Deboer after ReliaQuest Bowl.© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Davis revealed his top five schools on Friday, including four SEC programs and one from the Big 10. Advertisement The list includes Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss and Michigan. All five of Davis' top schools hauled in top-20 recruiting classes in the 2025 cycle, including Alabama, Auburn, Michigan and Florida within the top 10. Visit season will be a key part of Davis' recruitment as he takes official trips to his top contenders. Auburn is slated to get the first crack this weekend before Davis travels to Ole Miss (June 6) and Alabama (June 20). There is plenty of time for the Wolverines and Gators to schedule visits. The Under Armour All-American has amassed 172 tackles (21 for loss) with 6.5 sacks, six pass breakups and two interceptions over the last two seasons at high school powerhouse Grayson. Advertisement Related: Nation's No. 1 Linebacker Responds To Georgia's Major Recruiting Win Related: Nation's No. 1 EDGE Decommits From Oregon After Viral Video With Dan Lanning Related: Minkah Fitzpatrick's 4-Star Brother Makes Key Recruiting Update on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
