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Thursday was a hectic day for the Auburn Tigers in the news cycle as three players announced their intent to transfer out of the program. However, the day ended on a happier note for Bruce Pearl and his staff as a guard with Power Five experience committed to the program via the transfer portal.
Kevin Overton, a 6-5 guard formerly of Texas Tech, will transfer to Auburn, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Overton is the third player to join Auburn's roster from the transfer portal this offseason, joining Keyshawn Hall (UCF) and Keshawn Murphy (Mississippi State). He is the first guard that Auburn has landed from the transfer portal.
Overton played in 36 games at Texas Tech last season, making one start. In 22.3 minutes per game, Overton averaged 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. He reached double-figures in points 11 times last season, and scored a season-best 20 points twice. He recently scored 12 points while collecting seven rebounds in the Red Raiders' overtime win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16.
The positive news of Overton's intended transfer comes after the reports of Chad Baker-Mazara, JP Pegues, and Addarin Scott's intent to enter the transfer portal. Auburn will bring in two freshmen guards, Kaden Magwood and Simon Walker, to next season's roster, and Tahaad Pettiford's return remains on the table. Despite the potential depth at the guard spot, the losses of Denver Jones and Miles Kelly will be massive ones to make up. Overton is a suitor for either guard role and could be a valuable piece to Auburn's puzzle next season.
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Kevin Overton, a 6-5 guard formerly of Texas Tech, will transfer to Auburn, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Overton is the third player to join Auburn's roster from the transfer portal this offseason, joining Keyshawn Hall (UCF) and Keshawn Murphy (Mississippi State). He is the first guard that Auburn has landed from the transfer portal.
Overton played in 36 games at Texas Tech last season, making one start. In 22.3 minutes per game, Overton averaged 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. He reached double-figures in points 11 times last season, and scored a season-best 20 points twice. He recently scored 12 points while collecting seven rebounds in the Red Raiders' overtime win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16.
The positive news of Overton's intended transfer comes after the reports of Chad Baker-Mazara, JP Pegues, and Addarin Scott's intent to enter the transfer portal. Auburn will bring in two freshmen guards, Kaden Magwood and Simon Walker, to next season's roster, and Tahaad Pettiford's return remains on the table. Despite the potential depth at the guard spot, the losses of Denver Jones and Miles Kelly will be massive ones to make up. Overton is a suitor for either guard role and could be a valuable piece to Auburn's puzzle next season.
Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Texas Tech guard Kevin Overton transfers to Auburn
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