Steven Pearl breaks down Auburn's new roster, expectations | Mengelt's Court

Auburn basketball coach Steven Pearl joined former Tigers All-American John Mengelt for the debut episode of Mengelt's Court on Auburn Undercover, discussing his team's revamped roster and expectations for the 2026-27 season.

Pearl said Auburn is still developing its identity with eight newcomers. He pointed to the importance of returning guards Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton while emphasizing improvements in size, shooting and experience.

"We had to get older, we had to get bigger and we had to shoot it a little bit better," Pearl said.

Pearl also discussed freshman Caleb Williams, changes to Auburn's offensive and defensive systems and the importance of physicality and discipline.

Mengelt, a two-time All-American at Auburn, also shared his thoughts on the roster, the challenges of modern college basketball and the Tigers' schedule.

The premiere episode is available on Auburn Undercover's YouTube channel. New episodes of Mengelt's Court are planned for Mondays throughout basketball season.