The Auburn Tigers are heading to the Final Four for the second time in program history under head coach Bruce Pearl. Pearl last took the Tigers to the Final Four in the 2018-2019 season. That campaign ended with a loss to the Virginia Cavaliers,

Auburn basketball built a Final Four roster largely from the transfer portal. Here's the inside story on how the 2024-25 team was assembled.

The pendulum has swung hard toward player empowerment when it comes to transfer rules, and the results aren't all bad for basketball fans.

Auburn forwards Johni Broome and Chaney Johnson are among those who will depart the program following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, and the search for their replacement has begun.

Auburn got started in the transfer in a big way. UCF transfer Keyshawn Hall, the No. 10-ranked transfer in the 247Sports ranking, has committed to Auburn.

Wooley played high school basketball in Cottondale, Alabama and was listed as a three-star prospect by 247Sports when he committed to Kennesaw State. He was recruited by teams from mid-major conferences and did not have any offers from any of the power four conferences.

Pearl’s comments come after Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had a lengthy rant earlier in the week about the portal window intersecting with the final rounds of the NCAA tournament.

Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl talked about the transfer portal opening during the NCAA Tournament and how he's handled it.

The former Auburn guard helped lead the Wolverines to the Big Ten championship in his first year with the program.