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Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is siphoning inspiration from a very interesting source this offseason.
Having sent three players to the NBA in recent seasons, it makes sense that Pearl checks in on the pro game from time to time. Chuma Okeke and Isaac Okoro are primary contributors for downtrodden franchises in Orlando and Cleveland, respectively, and represent a beacon of hope for both lottery-bound teams featuring former Tigers.
Jared Harper made the postseason with the New York Knicks, but he was glued to the bench. His backcourt mate on the Plains, Bryce Brown, was a member of the Westchester Knicks, but he now faces a road back to the NBA that goes through Team War Ready this summer.