Jason Gardner Jr. Committed to Auburn Basketball
The four-star point guard has become the first pledge for the program's 2027 recruiting class.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Basketball
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Consensus four-star point guard Jason Gardner Jr. has committed to play for Auburn. He is the first high school recruit to join the team for the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Why it matters
The commitment marks a significant milestone for Auburn as it secures its first recruit for the 2027 class. It also serves as the second high-school commitment under head coach Steven Pearl.
Jason Gardner Jr. is a top-100 ranked, four-star prospect standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 185 pounds. He chose Auburn over finalists including DePaul, Florida, Indiana, and Stanford.
The players
Jason Gardner Jr.
He is a consensus four-star point guard and a top-100 ranked player in the 2027 recruiting class.
Steven Pearl
He serves as the head coach of the Auburn men's basketball team.
Jason Gardner
He is a former standout guard who played at the University of Arizona.
The details
Gardner, the son of former Arizona guard Jason Gardner, brings highly touted skills to the Auburn program. This announcement highlights the team's early efforts to build its roster for the 2027 season.
Timeline
Jason Gardner Jr. announced his commitment on Sept. 28, 2026.
Auburn plays Florida State in an exhibition game on Oct. 14, 2026.
Auburn faces Alabama in an exhibition game on Oct. 22, 2026.
Auburn plays Samford in an exhibition game on Oct. 29, 2026.
The Tigers open their season against Southeastern Louisiana on Nov. 4, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This early commitment establishes momentum for Auburn's future roster construction within the competitive landscape of college basketball. It shifts the program's outlook as the coaching staff targets long-term sustainability through top-100 talent.
Gardner's status as a consensus four-star recruit signals a high ceiling for the team's future backcourt rotation. His commitment sets the baseline for Auburn's incoming talent projections in the 2027 class.
The takeaway
Securing a top-100 recruit early in the cycle provides Auburn with a strong foundation for its future recruiting strategy. Fans and analysts should track how this early success influences the program's ability to attract other high-level prospects.
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