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Auburn Guard Tahaad Pettiford Arrested on Under-21 DUI Charge

Coach Bruce Pearl says the program will handle the matter internally after the 19-year-old posted $1,000 bond under Alabama’s strict zero-tolerance DUI law.

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) warms up before a semifinal of the men's 2025 NCAA tournament against the Florida Gators at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Tahaad Pettiford was arrested early July 12 in Lee County, Alabama, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol as a minor.
  • Under Alabama’s under-21 zero-tolerance law, any blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher can result in a DUI charge for drivers under 21.
  • Pettiford, 19, was booked at midnight Saturday and released later that day on a $1,000 bond according to Lee County Sheriff’s Office records.
  • Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl confirmed the program will address the incident internally with Pettiford and his family and has announced no further public discipline.
  • The rising sophomore, who withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft on May 28, averaged 11.6 points and 3.0 assists per game as a freshman and is the lone returning key player after Auburn’s Final Four run.