Auburn signs 7-foot-1 center from Santa Clara

Bukky Oboye joins Tigers after two seasons with Broncos

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:51pm

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The Auburn Tigers men's basketball team has announced the signing of 7-foot-1 center Bukky Oboye, a transfer from Santa Clara University. Oboye, a sophomore from Houston, started 34 games for the Broncos last season, averaging 7.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.

Why it matters

The addition of Oboye provides a much-needed boost to Auburn's frontcourt, as the team has lost several key players from last season's roster through the transfer portal. Oboye's size and defensive presence could be valuable assets as the Tigers look to rebuild and compete in the SEC.

The details

Oboye is the first player to join the Tigers from the transfer portal this offseason. Auburn has seen several departures, including Elyjah Freeman, Abdul Bashir, Kaden Magwood, and Filip Jovic.

  • Oboye signed with Auburn on April 17, 2026.
  • Last season, Oboye started 34 games for Santa Clara as a sophomore.

The players

Bukky Oboye

A 7-foot-1 center from Houston who spent the last two seasons at Santa Clara University.

Auburn Tigers

The men's basketball team at Auburn University, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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The takeaway

Oboye's addition to the Auburn roster provides the Tigers with a much-needed presence in the paint, as they look to rebuild their team and compete in the SEC after losing several key players to the transfer portal.