Simon Walker Returns, Boosting Auburn Basketball

0:00On May 1st, Auburn Basketball fans got some good news with Simon Walker deciding to return for his sophomore year instead of hitting the transfer. Portal. The 6 foot 4 guard from Huntsville, Alabama saw his freshman season cut short by a foot injury that needed surgery, limiting him to just a handful of minutes after a strong summer showing. Before the injury hit in September, Walker was turning heads in the Tigers' main line-up during off-season workouts, proving he belonged as a four-star. He flashed serious potential in his debut against Jackson State, going five-for-five from three-point range, but defensive rust kept him sideline, even during the NIT run. Coach Steven Pearl is pumped about Walker coming back healthy, saying it never crossed his mind to leave. Pearl season fitting off the bench, especially with his shooting touch, but stresses the off-season focus has to be on bulking up that defense, too. Match Auburn's needs. The back court won't hand amizi menace, though. They added George Kimball III from Eastern Kentucky as back-up point guard, who can also

1:03spell Kevin Overton and one more wing is coming for the 2-3 spots. With a full healthy summer ahead, Walker and the staff are betting on his growth, turning him into a real contributor next season, keeping the Tigers. Rotation deep and dynamic.