Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford was arguably the Tigers' most valuable player outside of Johni Broome this season. Although he started just one game this season, Pettiford's presence as the "sixth man" was valuable,

Auburn freshman Tahaad Pettiford, who averaged 11.6 points this season, said he will declare for the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

After averaging 15.2 points and 3.6 assists in the NCAA Tournament, Pettiford has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. If he were to return to college, Pettiford has made it clear that it would be only to Auburn.