Golesh’s Gambit: Landing Auburn’s First 2028 Five-Star
Auburn coach Alex Golesh has made waves by assembling a top-15 2027 recruiting class without a single five-star recruit, but all eyes are now on the 2028 haul. The Tigers have emerged as strong contenders for Maryland’s elite edge rusher Tyzon Swann, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound prospect ranked second nationally at his position. Auburn trails Penn State (21.2% chance) and Ohio State (12.8%) with a 10.9% likelihood of sealing the commit. Swann praises Auburn’s family atmosphere in a Rivals interview. With recent stars like Keldric Faulk and Da’Shawn Womack—both Maryland natives and edge rushers—Auburn believes it can parlay in-state connections into its first five-star under Golesh. However, stiff competition from perennial powerhouses means the Tigers still have work to do to secure Swann’s signature.
In a plot twist worthy of a sports drama, Auburn’s recruiting office has reportedly outsourced its charm offensive to a troupe of theater majors who reenact dramatic movie family reunions for recruits. Rumor has it they even staged a mock Thanksgiving dinner complete with gravy-stained playbooks and motivational speeches from a life-sized Lee Corso animatronic. Meanwhile, Ohio State is countering by offering recruits unlimited Buckeye candies, and Penn State is planning a surprise Alpaca petting zoo at their next official visit. But when Swann picks up the phone, he allegedly only responds to carrier pigeons dressed in Auburn orange—so far, at least. Will Swann be swayed by homemade sweet tea and the promise of joining a “family”? Or will he chase five-star glory elsewhere? Stay tuned as Auburn’s soap-opera recruiting saga unfolds.
Broome’s Bounced Pass: Sixers to Clippers Trade
Former Auburn standout Johni Broome has been traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for cash considerations and a second-round pick. The move follows LeBron James’s decision to join the Sixers, forcing Philadelphia to clear roster space. Broome, the 35th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, spent much of his rookie season with the G League’s Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists before a knee injury sidelined him. He appeared in just 11 NBA games for Philadelphia, posting 10 points and 16 rebounds in 55 minutes. A two-time All-American at Auburn who amassed over 2,500 points and 1,500 rebounds, Broome aims to carve out a role as a dependable frontcourt reserve for the Clippers.
In a surprise move that left Sixers fans reaching for aspirin, Broome’s exit is being hailed as Philadelphia’s latest exercise in creative roster management—cash for a college legend, because why not? Over in LA, the Clippers reportedly held a welcoming ceremony involving a red carpet, a marching band playing “Eye of the Tiger,” and Doc Rivers personally passing out foam fingers. Meanwhile, conspiracy theorists on X suggest Broome was traded simply because he once wore mismatched socks during warm-ups. Critics argue his G League numbers should’ve earned him more than a Pit Stop role in the NBA road show, but Clippers brass insists they just love “bargain-bin bargains.” Will Broome blossom under the spotlight or remain a flashy footnote? Tune in when the Clippers unveil their new depth chart—complete with an asterisk next to his name.
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