The Auburn Tigers basketball program has had several legendary players who left a lasting impact on the team and beyond. Here are some of the most notable Auburn basketball legends:
1. Charles Barkley
- Full Name: Charles Wade Barkley
- Years at Auburn: 1981–1984
- Position: Power Forward
- Notable Achievements:
- SEC Player of the Year (1984)
- Three-time All-SEC selection
- Led Auburn to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance (1984)
- Drafted 5th overall in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers
- 1993 NBA MVP
- 11-time NBA All-Star
- Hall of Fame Inductee
2. Chris Morris
- Years at Auburn: 1984–1988
- Position: Small Forward
- Notable Achievements:
- All-SEC performer
- Led Auburn to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances
- Drafted 4th overall in the 1988 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets
3. Wesley Person
- Years at Auburn: 1990–1994
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Notable Achievements:
- Auburn’s all-time leading scorer at the time of graduation
- First-round pick in the 1994 NBA Draft (18th overall by the Phoenix Suns)
- Played 11 seasons in the NBA
4. Chuck Person
- Years at Auburn: 1982–1986
- Position: Small Forward
- Notable Achievements:
- Auburn’s all-time leading scorer (2,311 points)
- Led Auburn to the Elite Eight in 1986
- SEC Player of the Year (1986)
- Drafted 4th overall in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1987)
5. Isaac Okoro
- Years at Auburn: 2019–2020
- Position: Small Forward
- Notable Achievements:
- SEC All-Freshman Team (2020)
- One of Auburn’s highest-ranked recruits ever
- Drafted 5th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
6. Jared Harper
- Years at Auburn: 2016–2019
- Position: Point Guard
- Notable Achievements:
- Key player in Auburn’s 2019 Final Four run
- All-SEC performer
- One of Auburn’s all-time leaders in assists
7. Bryce Brown
- Years at Auburn: 2015–2019
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Notable Achievements:
- Auburn’s all-time leader in made three-pointers
- Integral part of the 2019 Final Four team
8. Chuma Okeke
- Years at Auburn: 2017–2019
- Position: Forward
- Notable Achievements:
- Starred in Auburn’s Final Four run before suffering an injury
- Drafted 16th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic
9. Walker Kessler
- Years at Auburn: 2021–2022
- Position: Center
- Notable Achievements:
- SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
- NCAA blocks leader (2022)
- Drafted 22nd overall in the 2022 NBA Draft (later traded to Utah Jazz)
These players helped shape Auburn basketball history, contributing to both team success and individual accolades.