JUNE 24, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Auburn's Bruce Pearl: Timberwolves draft pick Walker Kessler more than a rim protector Walker Kessler's college coach, Bruce Pearl, says the center is able to defend multiple positions along the perimeter and has a good shootin...
Reaction: Walker Kessler's first-round selection caps historic night for Auburn Walker Kessler heard his name called, and Auburn's historic night was complete.
JUNE 24, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
T-wolves draft trade nets 7-1 Auburn center Walker Kessler The Minnesota Timberwolves have added a potential rim protector to complement star Karl-Anthony Towns with the reported acquisition of 7-foo...
JUNE 24, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
T-wolves draft trade nets 7-1 Auburn center Walker Kessler
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added a potential rim protector to complement star Karl-Anthony Towns with the reported acquisition of 7-foot-1 Auburn center Walker KesslerJUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Timberwolves make draft-night trade with Memphis, select Walker Kessler at No. 22 The Wolves swapped picks with Memphis, Nos. 19 for 22, and also picked up No. 29 from the Grizzlies.
JUNE 24, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
What the Minnesota Timberwolves are getting in Auburn shot-blocker Walker Kessler The 7-foot-1 Kessler was the national defensive player of the year as a sophomore. Can he add some shot-making to go with rim protection?
JUNE 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Walker Kessler reportedly invited to Brooklyn for NBA draft On what will be a special and historic night for Auburn basketball, Bruce Pearl will get to be with both his guys in Brooklyn.
JUNE 22, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Duren, Williams, Kessler top list of NBA draft's big men Memphis’ Jalen Duren, Duke’s Mark Williams and Auburn’s Walker Kessler are the headliners among big men in Thursday’s NBA draft
JUNE 21, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Latest mocks for Auburn's Jabari Smith, Walker Kessler one week from draft Auburn is one week away from likely making even more program history.
JUNE 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Walker Kessler's Size, Defense Make Him Prime Candidate for Thunder's Latter Picks Walker Kessler was one of the best defenders in college basketball last season, making him a primed candidate for the Thunders later picks.
MAY 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
NBA prospect Kessler focused on several areas in pre-draft training AUBURN, Alabama–Projected to be a first round selection in multiple previews of the 2022 NBA Draft, Walker Kessler said he is using the offs...
MAY 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Auburn Basketball Notebook: Tigers turn up the heat on transfer targets Auburn is looking to reload, not reset its 2022-23 roster after losing All-Americans Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler in the frontcourt.
APRIL 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Pearl gives his take on why Smith and Kessler are ready for the NBA Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl gives his opinion on the prospects of Walker Kessler and Jabari Smith as NBA players.
APRIL 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
What does Walker Kessler's NBA draft stock look like? The 7-foot-1 center had one of the greatest individual seasons in Auburn history.
APRIL 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Auburn center Walker Kessler declares for NBA draft
Auburn center Walker Kessler, who was named the nation’s top defensive player, plans to enter the NBA draftAPRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auburn's Walker Kessler declares for 2022 NBA Draft Walker Kessler is planning to play at the pro level next season.
APRIL 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Auburn center Walker Kessler declares for 2022 NBA Draft The sophomore averaged 11.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.5 blocks for the 2021-22 season.
APRIL 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Auburn's Walker Kessler named Naismith Defensive Player of the Year One of the best individual seasons in Auburn history has finally received the highest defensive honor.
APRIL 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Auburn's Walker Kessler lands Dunkaroos NIL deal As a distinct face in college basketball, Kessler has been a popular name for NIL deals.
MARCH 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Miami coach endorses Walker Kessler for defensive player of the year "The two of them together (Jabari Smith) give them a one-two punch that most teams just don't have."
MARCH 19, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
NCAA Tournament: 3 things you may not know about Auburn's Walker Kessler Walker Kessler's success won't surprise you when you learn about his family ties.
MARCH 18, 2022 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM
VIDEO: Auburn players, Pearl preview NCAA Tournament first round Auburn looks to kick off a deep NCAA tournament run in front of a large crowd of orange and blue faithful Friday against Jacksonville State.
MARCH 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Kessler a finalist for national defensive player of the year Walker Kessler and Jabari Smith continue to receive recognition for their strong performances for the Auburn basketball Tigers.
MARCH 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Sports brace, will start Friday Per Tom Green of AL.com, Kessler still has a brace on his left shoulder, but he's still in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against Texas A&M.
Impact Kessler picked up the injury during a Feb. 26 loss to Tennessee, but he's fought through the injury and suited up for each of the Volunteers' last two games. Since the injury, he's averaged 7.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals over his last two games, so while he's limited due to the brace, the standout sophomore still figures to provide plenty of production for Auburn on Friday.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
13 transfers named to First-Team All-Conference among the power hoops conferences The impact of the transfer portal cannot go understated on the landscape across college basketball. In the 2021 off-season more than 1,700 p...
MARCH 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
