The 2017 recruiting cycle started with a bang last month with 5* Auburn legacy Austin Wiley committing to the Tigers. That was enough to put the Tigers at #2 in the nation for the 2017 class at the time. Now Bruce Pearl has added to the growing treasure trove of basketball talent.

4* Point Guard Davion Mitchell committed to Auburn, today. He had offers from Florida, Louisville, and UConn just to name a few. He's 6'1, 185 lbs, and is the #4 ranked basketball player in the state of Georgia. He's the 8th ranked point guard in the nation according to 247Sports, 13th in their Composite Rankings. He hails from Hinesville in Liberty County.

Highlights

Here's a few different sets of highlights for him.

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Yeah, I can't wait to see him in orange and blue.

The Class

Mitchell's commitment keeps the Tigers at #2 in the nation for the 2017 class by a comfortable margin. UCLA has three commitments, which is why they're still #1. This is a pretty significant get for the Tigers, as Bruce Pearl is attempting to build something very special on the Plains. The 2015 class was good. The 2016 class is looking really good. The 2017 class is looking downright amazing.

Exciting times for Auburn basketball, y'all. War Eagle!

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