Good Morning, Auburn Family. Matt Gatens has rejoined Auburn men’s basketball as the program’s new general manager, as announced by head coach Bruce Pearl. Gatens was on Pearl’s staff at Auburn from 2016-18.
 
One of the University of Iowa’s all-time leading scorers, Gatens returns to the Plains after serving as an assistant coach at his alma mater where he spent the last three seasons with the Hawkeyes.
 
“It was important for me to have someone who had strong experience and understanding the challenges of Name, Image and Likeness,” Pearl said.

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⛳️ Jackson Koivun qualified for the 2025 Walker Cup
⚾️ Ike Irish earned his third First Team All-America honor
🐅 And much, much more!

🔼 His Initials May Be “J.K.,” But This Guy’s No Joke. A rising junior on the Auburn men’s golf team, Jackson Koivun has officially qualified for the 2025 Walker Cup as the top-ranked amateur player in the world. He will join the United States side for the event set for Sept. 6-7, 2025, at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California.

Joining Koivun on Team USA are Virginia’s Ben James and Ole Miss’ Michael LaSasso.

In just two seasons on The Plains, Koivun has pieced together one of the most prolific resumes in program history. With five wins and 22 top-10 finishes in 26 starts, he’s undeniably one of college golf’s brightest young stars.

🔼 G.O.A.T. Status Imminent. Junior outfielder Ike Irish earned his third First Team All-America honor Friday, this time receiving the recognition from Baseball America.

Irish has previously earned first-team recognition from Perfect Game and the American Baseball Coaches Association. He has also been named First Team All-SEC and ABCA First Team All-Southeast Region for the second straight season as well as a semifinalist for both the Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy.

Irish’s 13 home runs in SEC play were the most by an Auburn player since Josh Etheredge also hit 13 home runs in 1997.

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In other stellar Auburn Baseball news out of Baseball America … 📰 ⚾️ 👇🏼

🔼 This Tracks. Auburn track and field sophomore hurdler Ja’Kobe Tharp and assistant coach Ken Harnden were selected as the 2025 Men’s South Region Track Athlete of the Year and the Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year, respectively. Award winners were determined following the conclusion of the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.   

Competing at his second NCAA Outdoor Championships, Tharp claimed his second national title, running 13.05 in the 110m hurdles. Harnden is responsible for coaching the Tigers’ sprints and hurdles, and his squad accounted for all 35 of the men’s team points total.

🔼 Auburn Excellence. The Auburn athletics department is accepting nominations for the 2025 Walter Gilbert and Pamela Sheffield awards. The award is presented annually to a woman who best embodies selfless service and commitment to Auburn University and the Auburn family.

The award is presented to an Auburn woman - alumna, student or friend - in whose life are manifested the qualities of Pam Sheffield's dedication to Auburn - love, commitment and, above all, quality.

🤓 TIGER TRIVIA

🐅 ONE BIG THING

Si, Ella Puede. After a dynamic final season on The Plains, Auburn soccer’s Becky Contreras becomes the latest Tiger to join the professional ranks as she signs a contract with Athletico de San Luis, a club in Mexico’s top league, Liga MX Femenil.

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Friday, August 29
🏈 Football Season Opener @ Baylor @ 7 p.m. FOX

Saturday, Sept. 6
🏈 Kickoff On the Plains @ 6:30 p.m. ESPNU | Color: Fan Choice

Tuesday, Sept. 9
🏐 Volleyball vs. Virginia - Showdown at the Net @ Time TBA

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🧐 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 33

Ike Irish is the 34th All-American in Auburn baseball program history.

🐅 Have a great week, Auburn Fam!