While discussing the former Furman point guard. JP Pegs' commitment Joins the Auburn basketball program via the transfer portal, On3's Justin Hokansson Great news for Tiger fans revealed: Joni Bloom's return to the Plains for a third and final season is “a step in the right direction.”
“Peggs will be expected to start right away,'' Hokanson said, adding, “He will likely be the only new starting pitcher next season, joining Jones and Chad Baker-Mazara. , Cheney Johnson, or Joni Bloom (who are moving in the right direction).” , and Dylan Cardwell was selected as the starter. ”
Interestingly, Håkansson projects Bloom to be the No. 4 starter behind Dylan Cardwell. Cardwell announced he would be returning for a fifth season at Auburn, but he has yet to make a starting appearance in college. Chaney Johnson started the 2024-25 season while Jaylin Williams was out, so it seems likely that Bloom will be the starter again if he returns.
Perhaps Cardwell was guaranteed a starting spot if he rejoined the team this fall. In the NIL era, these decisions take more into account than ever before.
Peggs' return replaces one of two point guards who left the program after the 2023-24 season. The loss of five-star high school recruits Aiden Holloway (demoted to four-star due to transfer) and Tre Donaldson hurt the Division I program's depth, but the Pegs will replace their production. contributed greatly to. But one guy can't go all the way, so another PG to go through the portal is probably Bruce Pearl's biggest need right now.
Well, that is unless Bloom doesn't return and the team needs another big man. The power forward position is already somewhat thin on the depth chart, with Chris Moore potentially playing as the No. 4 if needed, but Bloom's departure amplifies that tightness. There is.
