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.