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Auburn basketball adds George Kimble III through the transfer portal
TL;DR
George Kimble III, a guard from Vanderbilt, has joined Auburn men's basketball via the transfer portal. He averaged 18.0 points per game at Eastern Kentucky before an injury sidelined him at Vanderbilt.
Key points
- George Kimble III transfers from Vanderbilt to Auburn
- Averaged 18.0 points per game at Eastern Kentucky
- Did not play at Vanderbilt due to injury
- Brings depth to Auburn's backcourt
- Joining returning players Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton, and Simon Walker
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Vanderbilt transfer guard George Kimble III has signed with Auburn men's basketball on Wednesday, Apr. 22, via Joe Tipon of On3.
The addition of Kimble brings a solid rotational piece for Auburn's backcourt. Auburn so far has in its backcourt the returning players of Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton, and Simon Walker.
The Tigers bring in a player who averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.6 steals per game during his sophomore season at Eastern Kentucky. He did not see the floor at all for Vanderbilt due to injury.
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Tigers have now added their first guard through the transfer portal with Kimble, and a total of five players from the portal in general. The new names coming in are forward Adam Olsen (South Alabama), forward Thomas Dowd (Troy), forward Owen Freeman (Creighton), center Bukky Oboye (Santa Clara), and center Narcisse Ngoy (France).
Q&A
What are George Kimble III's stats from his time at Eastern Kentucky?
George Kimble III averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.6 steals per game during his sophomore season at Eastern Kentucky.
Why did George Kimble III transfer to Auburn from Vanderbilt?
George Kimble III transferred to Auburn after not playing at all for Vanderbilt due to an injury.
Who are the other guards on Auburn's basketball team?
Auburn's backcourt includes returning players Tahaad Pettiford, Kevin Overton, and Simon Walker.
