It’s commitment day for Jaquez Wilkes — and Auburn is hoping to land their second Top 100 player in the 2025 class. This could be a huge swing moment for Hugh Freeze and the Tigers as they look to build real momentum heading into the season.

We break down what Wilkes’ decision means for Auburn, how it impacts the class as a whole, and whether this recent surge can lead to a Top 20 finish when it’s all said and done. Can Auburn keep the fire going on the trail?

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Is Auburn recruiting finally turning the corner? After spending most of the summer playing catch-up, Hugh Freeze and the Tigers are suddenly on a bit of a heater — landing 4⭐ OT Wilson Zierer and now on the verge of adding a Top 100 player as early as tomorrow.

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In this episode of The Barn Hoops Podcast, Jacob Hillman is joined by Brad Law as the two dive into the evolving landscape of college basketball, focusing on two major topics: the likely expansion of the NCAA Basketball Tournament and the potential shift to a 20-game SEC schedule. They explore the growing pressure from power conferences and media partners to increase tournament bids, weighing how this would impact mid-majors, competitiveness, and the integrity of March Madness. The conversation then shifts to the Southeastern Conference, where they believe a 20-game conference schedule would be good for the league and fans alike. The hosts analyze the implications for scheduling flexibility and the future of non-conference schedules. The episode paints a clear picture of how these changes could reshape the college basketball calendar.

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Auburn adds a big piece — literally — with the commitment of offensive tackle Wilson Zierer. With OT being a major position of need and Zierer’s family ties (his brother played at Auburn), was he a must-have prospect for this class?

We break down what his addition means, why it could be the start of a preseason recruiting run, and who might be next on Auburn’s board as momentum starts to build.

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Auburn hit the stage at SEC Media Days, and Hugh Freeze came out swinging. He set the tone with one bold goal — Auburn needs to be in the playoff conversation. That kind of expectation-setting is a major shift from years past.

Hugh also dropped several clever “call backs” to previous criticisms, subtly silencing some of his loudest doubters. The message was clear: confidence in this roster is very real, and it’s exactly what Auburn fans have been waiting to hear.

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Bonus Pod! We’re diving into SEC Media Days and laying out our expectations for what we want to hear from Hugh Freeze and the Auburn players. What will the messaging be? What kind of tone will Freeze set heading into Year 2?

We break down what we think we’ll hear, what we hope to hear, and the questions we’d love to ask if we had the mic. From recruiting to roster confidence to offensive identity — this is the moment to set the tone for the season.

#AuburnFootball #SECMD24 #HughFreeze #JacksonArnold #ConnorLew #KeldrickFaulk #AuburnMediaDays #WarEagle #CollegeFootball #SECFootball

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Hugh Freeze and John Cohen are doubling down on Auburn’s recruiting strategy under the new NIL "cap" era — sticking to the guidelines until it becomes clear that no one else is following them. Even baseball coach Butch Thompson is echoing the same message of patience and discipline.

Cohen continues to preach trust in the process, reminding everyone not to “confuse patience for inactivity.” He also made it clear: Auburn can pivot and “do what it takes” if the landscape demands it. We break down what this all means, what the real timeline looks like, and how Auburn plans to stay competitive on the trail — with or without clarity from the top.

#AuburnFootball #HughFreeze #JohnCohen #NIL #Recruiting #AuburnBaseball #ButchThompson #WarEagle #SECFootball #CollegeFootball

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