Bodda Getta Brew 4/22: KLS is Ready For the Call

“I’m ready for that phone call,” said KeAndre Lambert-Smith, AKA "KLS," who plans to watch the draft with family and close friends in his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.

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Bodda Getta Brew Crew
April 22, 2025

Good Morning, Auburn Family. NFL Draft gatherings are nothing new to KeAndre Lambert-Smith. KLS, the former Auburn receiver known by his initials, got his first taste of draft-night drama as an 8-year-old in 2010, attending the draft party of his uncle, future Super Bowl champion Kam Chancellor.

Now it’s KeAndre’s turn. 

“I’m ready for that phone call,” said Lambert-Smith, who plans to watch the draft with family and close friends in his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.

After four seasons at Penn State, Lambert-Smith transferred to Auburn last year, making 50 receptions for 981 yards and eight touchdowns, earning second team all-SEC honors and ranking eighth in the nation in yards per catch (19.62). 

Read more about KLS’ mentorship of the younger team members, his Pro Day performance and his draft analysis.

What else have we mixed into today’s steaming hot Brew? Check it out below!

⚾️ This week’s Auburn Baseball Notebook
🏟️ It’s a big week at Plainsman Park - make your plans below!
🐅 And much, much more!

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🔼 A Mountainous Get. Rodney Hill, who spent the last two seasons at Texas A&M, will join the Auburn WBB staff as an assistant coach, it was announced today by head coach Larry Vickers.

Hill served as an assistant coach at Texas A&M, his alma mater, from 2023-25. In his first season at A&M, he helped lead the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021. The Aggies also showed a 10-win improvement from the previous season.

🗣 “Our program got better today with the addition of Rodney Hill.” - Coach Vickers

🔼 Take Note Of This Tiger Team. Auburn’s 4-3 win at Jacksonville State last Tuesday marked its eighth one-run win of the season and capped off the team’s six-game winning streak, which entered last weekend as the second longest streak in the league. The team’s 27-10 record through 37 games after the midweek was the best start through 37 games since 2003. Last weekend marked Auburn fourth straight series against a top-10 opponent, including its third in the span against a team ranked in the top three. Auburn is 12-9 against ranked opponents this season.

Auburn is 18-4 in non-conference play this season, including 8-2 in midweek games. The Tigers are 18-5 at Plainsman Park, including 11-3 against non-conference teams. Tonight’s game marks Auburn’s 20th game against a ranked opponent in the last 24 contests.

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🤓 TIGER TRIVIA

A Quarter For Your Thoughts

After an incredible women’s tennis season that saw the Tigers’ record reach 23-6 overall, the squad dropped the semifinal of the SEC Championship on Saturday. How many times has Auburn women’s tennis gotten to the SEC quarterfinals before this season?

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🐅 ONE BIG THING

Overachievers? Nah, Just Right. ICYMI! Through the PNC Achievers program, 12 Auburn student-athletes have been recognized as part of the 2025 Spring Watch List based on their well-rounded achievement through leadership, academic success, community engagement and in competition.

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📅 ON THE DOCKET 

Tuesday, April 22
⚾️ Baseball vs. Georgia Tech - Eagles Night @ 7 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Buy Tickets |  Live Stats | Listen

Wednesday, April 23
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ SEC Championship in St. Simons Island, Georgia (R1)
🥎 Softball @ South Alabama @ 6 p.m. CT ESPN+ | Live Stats | WEGL 91.1 FM 

Thursday, April 24
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ SEC Championship in St. Simons Island, Georgia (R2)

Friday, April 25
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ SEC Championship in St. Simons Island, Georgia (R3)
🥎 Softball vs. South Carolina - Alumni Weekend @ 5 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Buy Tickets | Live Stats | WEGL 91.1 FM 
⚾️ Baseball vs. Mississippi State - Tigerdega Nights @ 5 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Buy Tickets | Live Stats | Listen

Saturday, April 26
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ SEC Quarterfinals in St. Simons Island, Georgia
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ SEC Semifinals in St. Simons Island, Georgia
🥎 Softball vs. South Carolina - Alumni Weekend @ 2 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Buy Tickets | Live Stats | WEGL 91.1 FM 
👟 Track & Field @ Tiger Track Classic | Schedule | Meet Information
⚾️ Baseball vs. Mississippi State - Tigerdega Nights @ 6 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Buy Ticket | Live Stats | Listen

Sunday, April 27
⛳️ Men’s Golf @ SEC Finals in St. Simons Island, Georgia
🥎 Softball vs. South Carolina - Alumni Weekend @ 1 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Buy Tickets | Live Stats | WEGL 91.1 FM 
⚾️ Baseball vs. Mississippi State - Tigerdega Nights @ 2 p.m. CT SEC ESPN+ | Buy Tickets | Live Stats | Listen

🧐 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Two times!

Auburn reached the SEC Championship semifinal for just the third time in program history and the first time since 2017 on Saturday. The loss drops the Tigers’ record to 23-6 overall with five of the six losses coming to programs ranked inside the ITA top 10.

The NCAA regional selections will be revealed on April 28 at 4 p.m. during a selection show streaming live on NCAA.com.

🐅 Have a great Tuesday, Auburn Fam!