Auburn Men's Basketball Welcomes Transfer Guard George Kimble III
Auburn basketball adds George Kimble III through the transfer portal
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Auburn University has signed George Kimble III, a transfer guard from Vanderbilt, to enhance their men's basketball team. Kimble, who previously played at Eastern Kentucky, averaged 18.0 points per game during his sophomore season and aims to contribute to Auburn's backcourt alongside returning players.
- 01George Kimble III joins Auburn from Vanderbilt after an injury sidelined him.
- 02He averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.6 steals during his sophomore year at Eastern Kentucky.
- 03Auburn's backcourt now includes returning players Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton, and Simon Walker.
- 04Kimble is the first guard added through the transfer portal this season.
- 05Auburn has signed a total of five players from the transfer portal.
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Auburn University's men's basketball team has officially signed George Kimble III, a transfer guard from Vanderbilt University, on April 22. Previously, Kimble showcased his talent at Eastern Kentucky University, where he averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.6 steals per game during his sophomore season. Due to injury, he did not play at Vanderbilt. This signing marks Auburn's first addition of a guard through the transfer portal this season, contributing to a growing roster that already includes returning players Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton, and Simon Walker. In total, Auburn has acquired five players from the transfer portal, including forwards Adam Olsen from South Alabama, Thomas Dowd from Troy, Owen Freeman from Creighton, and centers Bukky Oboye from Santa Clara and Narcisse Ngoy from France.
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The addition of Kimble strengthens Auburn's basketball roster, potentially enhancing their competitiveness in upcoming games.
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