Golesh made a strong first impression at Auburn’s basketball game this week, but now comes the real test: retaining Auburn’s elite roster and rebuilding recruiting power across the Southeast. Watson was the engine behind Auburn’s back-to-back top ten classes, known for landing high-impact players like Cam Coleman, Duce Knight, and Sam Turner. His deep ties to Georgia’s talent-rich area gave Auburn a recruiting advantage that’s suddenly up for grabs.

Logan and Mike dive deep into Golesh’s approach to roster retention, including his direct and honest conversations with players about who fits his offensive scheme. They also discuss Auburn’s shift from volume recruiting to quality retention — a necessary move in the NIL era where retaining top talent can cost as much as acquiring new stars. Expect Auburn to lean more on the transfer portal while still targeting elite high school players in its 250-mile recruiting radius.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro – Golesh’s Early Moves

01:00 Kenyatta Watson Leaves Auburn

03:00 Recruiting in the NIL Era

05:00 Auburn Fans and Recruiting Expectations

07:00 Roster Retention Priorities

09:00 Cam Coleman Update

11:00 Honest Conversations with Players

13:00 Auburn’s Future Under Golesh