Auburn's JP Pegues Brings Valuable Experience and Scoring Ability to the Table

Strategic Insights -

Fresh off an incredible senior season at Furman, transfer point guard JP Pegues has joined Bruce Pearl's Auburn Tigers, bringing his elite scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive skills to the table. Pegues, a six-foot-two transfer, was rated the No. 28 overall player in the transfer portal by On3 and graded as the No. 11 point guard by 247Sports. During his three years at Furman, Pegues played in 95 games, starting in 66 of them, and was most known for his game-winning shot against No. 4 Virginia in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The Nashville native was a key component in Furman's first conference title since 1980 and earned numerous honors, including being named 2022-23 SoCon Tournament Most Valuable Player and 2023-24 Preseason All-SoCon. With his experience and scoring ability, Pearl expects Pegues to provide leadership and reliable point guard play for the Tigers.

Key Takeaways:

  • JP Pegues, a six-foot-two transfer from Furman, brings valuable experience and scoring ability to the Auburn Tigers.
  • Pegues was rated the No. 28 overall player in the transfer portal by On3 and graded as the No. 11 point guard by 247Sports.
  • During his time at Furman, Pegues played in 95 games, starting in 66 of them, and was a key component in the Paladins' first conference title since 1980.
  • Pegues earned numerous honors, including being named 2022-23 SoCon Tournament Most Valuable Player and 2023-24 Preseason All-SoCon.
  • Pearl expects Pegues to provide leadership and reliable point guard play for the Tigers.
  • Pegues will face his former team, Furman, in an exhibition matchup on October 27.
  • Along with Pegues, Auburn has added transfer portal additions Miles Kelly and Ja'Heim Hudson to its roster.
  • The Tigers have 10 seniors on the roster, including Pegues, Kelly, and Hudson.

Statistics:

  • Pegues averaged 18.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game during his junior campaign at Furman.
  • Donaldson averaged 6.7 points per game and 2.4 rebounds per game, while Holloway averaged 7.3 PPG and 1.5 RPG last season for Auburn.
  • Pegues was named 2022-23 SoCon Tournament Most Valuable Player, 2023-24 Preseason All-SoCon, and 2023-24 All-SoCon First Team.

Sources:

  • On3
  • 247Sports
  • The Plainsman
  • NCAA March Madness
  • FurmanMBB