Auburn Tigers freshman Tahaad Pettiford has taken on a bigger role since the Florida Gators beat Auburn in February.

The starting five for Auburn averages 23.2 years of age, and while the elder statesmen get much of the attention, it’s freshman Tahaad Pettiford who has elevated his game in the tournament. During the regular season,

Dad’s mentality set the tone, one molded during his playing days at New Jersey’s St. Anthony High under legendary coach Bob Hurley, father of Danny and Bobby Hurley. Travis learned the value of being coachable, influencing everything from the underdog attitude his son plays with to the hand he shoots with.