On Saturday, big news was released. It was not good news if you’re a Florida fan. Gators’ basketball star Andrew Nembhard withdrew his name from the NBA Draft, but is likely going to enter the transfer portal.
Nembhard, a guard, did wonders for Florida in the 2019 SEC Tournament.
So does Bruce Pearl need to go after him? Here’s why he should, but why it likely won’t happen.
Why Auburn needs to pursue Nembhard
A lack of experience on Auburn’s roster
Andrew Nembhard has something Auburn doesn’t have. Experience. He’s been in the big moments. He’s played tough schools. Auburn’s point guard will be Sharife Cooper. But it’s uncertain who the shooting guard will be. Jamal Johnson and Tyrell Jones are the two that could be the guards. They haven’t played in those big moments.
Someone reliable for Cooper to pass it to
Sharife Cooper is a really good passer. Which is why he needs a partner to pass the ball to for easy buckets. Nembhard provides that.
A great three point shooter
Last year, Auburn went from the best three point shooting team in the country, to worst in the SEC from 2018-19 to 2019-20. To get back to a Final Four, we need three point shooters. Nembhard is a steady three point bomb waiting to explode.
Why it likely won’t happen
Pearl isn’t concerned about his current team
Bruce Pearl trusts that he has a fantastic team. He does. He doesn’t think he needs a veteran to come in and play.
Nembhard probably won’t even consider Auburn
There are probably ACC and Big 10 schools on Nembhard’s mind right now. Most transfers that leave an SEC school do not transfer to another SEC school. Texas Tech, Gonzaga, and Louisville are a few schools that will probably try and land him. Those are some good and safe options.
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