Auburn freshman guard revealed that he plans to enter the transfer portal after spending just one season with the team. His decision follows the Tigers’ NIT victory and comes amid updates about other players either remaining with the program or seeking transfers.
A four-star recruit from the 2025 class, saw limited playing time in his only season at Auburn, averaging 10.6 minutes per game—much of it during the NIT. In that span, he put up averages of 3.6 points and 1.8 assists per game.
Magwood committed to Auburn back in November of 2024, choosing the Tigers over his other top schools in NC State and Ole Miss. Now, those schools are programs to watch for Magwood’s next team, along with Louisville, where Magwood originally hails from.
This news comes in the wake of another notable Tiger transfer, forward Filip Jović. Jović was a key piece of Auburn’s backcourt this year, but he announced just a few days ago that he is also planning to transfer, and some reports say he is looking for a $2 million deal with his next program.
Without Magwood and Jović, both of whom were freshmen in 2026, the future of the Tigers’ basketball roster suddenly appears uncertain. At the moment, the Tigers are still set to retain Sebastian Williams-Adams, another big freshman, though he has yet to announce a 100 percent commitment to stay on the Plains.
One key player who will be staying on the Plains, and potentially filling the void that Magwood leaves, is Kevin Overton, who recently announced that he will be staying in Auburn for his final year of eligibility in 2027. Overton, the 2026 NIT Most Outstanding Player, is likely to be a massive piece of Auburn’s 2027 team and may be the piece that the roster is built around.
