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Well maybe if we get monkey stomped twice by Alabama next season, the boosters, donors and rich alumni will then contribute more to the men's basketball NIL budget.

We are down bad!😭 I know there had to be someone out there better. Pearl must of settled. This is not good at all especially coming off a first round exit in the NCAA Tournament. I don't know if I can watch when we play Alabama.🤣

There's really not many top recruits left in the portal that could be starters. I am shock that Alabama took basketball more serious than Auburn. Auburn went to the Final Four before their rival and you would of thought the resources would have been more than what they are currently. Next season might be Pearl's best chance to get back with 7 seniors.

Auburn must be down really bad? What happened with Bruce's recruiting touch? He usually closes when the recruit visits campus. I can't believe this guy was even granted a visit. If Bruce is this desperate, Dior Johnson may actually get a chance at Auburn. I know he sees how loaded Alabama will be next season.

Yeah, I don't see Auburn in the top 4 of the SEC next season with this current roster, but the game is not won on paper. We shall see.

I agree. No disrespect, but we need Mitchell at the PF spot as he is a NBA prospect. Hudson is not close.

I guess Pearl and staff wasn't confident about Mitchell. Ja'Heim Hudson, a 6'7" senior from SMU, is on campus per his Instagram.

I feel like schools are going to regret for not giving Dior Johnson a chance. I'm sure he's not worried about NIL or a starting spot. He just wants a chance to prove himself. He's the type of point guard that has the firepower we need. Teams will not be able to sag in the post. If he has the grades, the right attitude and has not gotten in any trouble since his legal issue, sign him! Auburn is not in a place to be picky right now especially if the NIL funds are low. We are tired of early tournament exits because the guard play is terrible.

UCF and Cincinnati must have more NIL money than Auburn. Auburn has to find another PG and PF. We got to have more offensive firepower. No disrespect, but Chris Moore is not the answer. Is there any update on Dior Johnson?

I don't think he's as good as Anchor.

I'm hoping everything works out for Dior Johnson. I feel like he's hungry and just needs a second chance to prove himself. He can really score from all levels on the floor. If everything doesn't work out for Anchor, I wonder what is the next move.

What happened to Dior Johnson? Did the staff decide to go in a different direction? No final word on Anchor?

I think now you have to take a chance on Dior. Hopefully we can sign Anchor also.

I was saying research as in reviewed court documents, spoke with his current JC coach, asked him tough questions to see where his head is and maturity level. Get his view on life after his legal issues. I'm talking about things Google doesn't offer.

Yes, but do you hold that over his head forever? How do you know he haven't apologized for his actions and was accountable. We don't know if he showed remorse and regret. He could of been dealing with anger issues or mental illness. He may need some tough love and for someone to show that they care. He was 17 at the time. We all need people to show us grace.

I would take a chance with Dior. I'm sure the staff did their research and gave their expectations if he was to come to Auburn. He's very talented player and I think he's looking for someone to give him a chance to prove himself. He was a former 5 star player and was the #1 pg in his class. I think he has matured since that incident.

Hopefully, he's sold on playing in the SEC and not the BIG 12 or ACC. If it comes down to NIL, I worry. Then I am so tired of the Alabama fans bragging about their commitments and how they are winning it all next season.

I agree. He's also a taller guard. Kansas has started to show interest and we don't have the NIL funds to compete with them. I also wonder why he decommitted from Virginia Tech.

Who else is he considering and will NIL be a factor in him signing?

I feel like Pearl is going after players that he's hoping doesn't ask for much NIL money. His hands are tied due to NIL funds and that's a shame. He has taken Auburn basketball to new heights and should be given ALL resources needed to recruit at the highest level. I hate to keep saying it, but I can see him leaving Auburn for Indiana if that job opens and he's offered. I would think they will give him everything he needs when it comes to NIL and resources becausethey are desperate to win. I hope I am wrong. Auburn needs to step it up. Football has been terrible the last 5 seasons, but they receive the most NIL funds. What about basketball?

We must sign him! I love BP as a coach but this seniority or loyalty to players on the roster by bringing in back ups only is about to get us left behind. We need firepower at the PF spot and we need another good point guard. The SEC will be loaded next season. Shame on Auburn for not giving BP all the resources he needs to bring home a NC and sign the best players. Our arch is lightning the recruiting trail up while we are settling and trying to do more with less.

If the Indiana job open up next season, I can see Bruce moving on.

NIL is key also. Rumors are Philon picked Alabama because they offered the most NIL money.

I feel like Bruce is upfront with recruits when they visit. Some other coaches tell you what you want to hear to sign you. I expect a lot of transfers out of Alabama next season. Kids are coming out of high school with big egos and rarely told no. They want to start immediately and the outside noise gets in their ears having them thinking they are the next big thing. I like the players Auburn sign that play with a chip on their shoulders because they feel overlooked.

We need him. He's not afraid of contact and plays with confidence.