Auburn’s Emeka Opurum to miss remainder of season with undisclosed medical condition

AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - Auburn sophomore Emeka Opurum will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to a medical condition, head coach Steven Pearl announced Saturday.

The Butler community college transfer has played in six games this season averaging 3.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 block a game.

Pearl did not provide any specifics about Opurum’s condition but said that they are prioritizing his health and wellbeing.

“We look forward to Emeka making a full recovery and returning next season,” he said.

The Auburn Tigers (7-3) will play Chattanooga (5-50) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the annual Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.

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