Bodda Getta Brew 1/21: Chaney Johnson, Grit Personified

Auburn MBB Coach Bruce Pearl says Chaney Johnson is "my hardest worker," and that determination is paying off on the court.

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Bodda Getta Brew Crew
January 21, 2025

Good Morning, Auburn Family. The first time Chaney Johnson worked out with Auburn assistant coach Ira Bowman, he did so after practice, a decision Chaney quickly regretted, saying he had to “crawl” out of the gym due to exhaustion.

“This year, I wanted that a little bit more because if you’re tired like that, you’re going to get better after every workout.”

“A lot of basic stuff that seems miniscule is the stuff we’re working on,” Johnson said, “so I can create that edge against my opponents.”

“Chaney Johnson is my hardest worker,” head coach Bruce Pearl said. “Nobody on this team would argue.”

What else do we have mixed into the Brew for your today? Check it out below!

🤸🏽 Tigers Gymnastics remains at No. 12 in RoadToNationals rankings
🏀 Tahaad Pettiford earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors
🐅 And much, much more!

🎥 WAREAGLE+: TALKING TIGERS

Talking Tigers - Sam Cunningham
Sam Cunningham is a sophomore at Auburn. He is one of Auburn’s managers on the men’s basketball team. When he was 12, Sam was diagnosed with leukemia. Including a relapse, he battled cancer through his high school years.

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reached out to Sam early in his cancer treatment and told me he had a spot with the Tigers. BP stayed true to his word. In this AUTLIVE week, Auburn Team Manager Sam Cunningham is featured in this Talking Tigers Podcast.

🔼 Steady As She Goes. The Auburn gymnastics team remains at No. 12 in this week’s RoadToNationals rankings with a 196.475 average.

Individually, freshman Katelyn Jong moved up to 16th in the all-around with a 39.383 average after winning her second-straight title on Friday. She also won the bars crown following her third-consecutive 9.9.

Auburn will welcome No. 9 Oregon State to the Plains this Friday, Jan. 24, in a non-conference contest in Neville Arena.

🔼 Rookie Schmookie. For the first time this season and the first time of his career, Auburn MBB’s Tahaad Pettiford earned Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors.

The 6-foot-1, 175-pound rookie guard averaged 18.0 points, 3.0 steals, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game in the Tigers’ back-to-back wins over Top 25 competition in No. 15 Mississippi State (W, 88-66) and at No. 23 Georgia (W, 70-68).

🔼 M to the Power of Two. The top-ranked Auburn equestrian team has welcomed 22 new faces to the squad in 2024-25 and it’s time to get to know them. Up next is Madison Mascuch!

Q: What is your major, and what are your plans to do with it after college? 
A: “I am majoring in marketing and plan to use my major in the equine industry by developing innovative strategies to promote equine-related businesses, products, and services.”

Q: What does “War Eagle” mean to you?
A: “The saying of ‘War Eagle’ I believe is a way to bring our community together and is a symbolism of the Auburn family that was created.”

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🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

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In his first 18 career games for Auburn, how many times has Tahaad Pettiford scored in double figures?

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Tuesday, Jan. 21
No Activities Scheduled

Wednesday, Jan. 22
No Activities Scheduled

Thursday, Jan. 23
🏀 Women’s Basketball @ Mississippi State @ 6:30 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Live Stats | ESPN 106.7 FM

Friday, Jan. 24
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Kickoff in Los Angeles @ 10 a.m. CT
🌊 Swimming & Diving vs. Alabama @ 3 p.m. CT
👟 X-Country/Track @ Ted Nelson Invitational
🤸🏽 Gymnastics vs. Oregon State - Neon Night in Neville Arena @ 8:30 p.m. CT ESPN2 | Buy Tickets

Saturday, Jan. 25
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Michigan @ Time TBA Live Video | Live Stats
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Penn or USC @ ITA Kickoff in Los Angeles @ Time TBA Live Video | Live Stats
👟 X-Country/Track @ Ted Nelson Invitational
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Tennessee - AUTLIVE GAME | ESPN COLLEGE GAME DAY @ 7:30 p.m. CT ESPN | Live Stats | SEATGEEK |

Sunday, Jan. 26
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Illinois or Tennessee @ ITA Kickoff in Knoxville, Tennessee @ Time TBA | Live Video | Live Stats
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Florida @ 2 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Live Video | Live Stats |  ESPN 106.7 FM

🐅 Go here to view the entire Auburn Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 11!

Tahaad Pettiford has scored in double figures in 11 of his first 18 career games including seven of Auburn’s games against ranked opponents and all five SEC games. The recent contest against Georgia marked his third 20-point game as he is shooting 12-of-25 from deep in SEC play. Pettiford is currently tied for third among Auburn freshmen all-time with three 20-point games.

🐅 Happy Tuesday, Auburn Fam!