Auburn basketball star Tahaad Pettiford arrested on DUI charge
Auburn basketball star point guard Tahaad Pettiford was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence (alcohol) Saturday morning, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office recent arrests database.
Pettiford, 19, was booked into the Lee County Jail at 12 a.m. Saturday morning before being released on a $1,000 bond.
After helping lead Auburn to a Final Four appearance during the 2024-2025 season, Pettiford recently announced his return to the Plains for his sophomore year. Shortly after the Final Four, he declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, but returned to school despite a strong showing at the NBA combine.
Pettiford averaged 11.6 points and three assists per game during the 2024-2025 season, seemingly playing his best games against ranked opposition.
Auburn did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Pettiford’s arrest.
This story will be updated.
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