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Anfernee McLemore didn't hesitate when asked what type of player Auburn is getting in Mustapha Heron.
"He's an animal," McLemore said. "He gets after it, plays hard. He plays with a lot of energy and a lot of tenacity."
McLemore, who committed to Auburn on Aug. 4, should know. His AAU team, the Atlanta Celtics, played Heron and the New York Rens in the Adidas Uprising Gauntlet Finale championship in Atlanta in July.
Heron scored 19 points in the game, hitting 11-of-11 free throw attempts, and got 34 points from teammate Rawle Alkins, as the two led the Rens to an 80-66 win over the Celtics, which included McLemore and four-stars Joshua Langford and Braxton Blackwell.
"He played really well," McLemore said of Heron. "He's very tenacious on the court and always gives 100 percent. He's a great player."
It's why McLemore, who is from Worth County, Ga., was excited to see Sunday's news of Heron's commitment to Auburn.
"I was very excited to see it," McLemore said. "I'm looking forward to getting the chance to play with him.
"He's a great player to have on your team. He makes everybody better, makes them play harder."
McLemore, Heron and point guard Jared Harper give Auburn three scholarship commitments in the 2016 class. Point guard Mike Cohen has committed to walking on.
"I think we can do big things at Auburn," McLemore said. "I know we will. I can't wait to get there and get started."
McLemore, 6-foot-7 and 205 pounds, will be in Auburn on Saturday for an unofficial visit. Also expected to visit Saturday is Spain Park 2017 five-star Austin Wiley.
Heron, 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, plans to return to Auburn for an official visit on Sept. 25-27.
Rivals ranks Heron the No. 19 player in the 2016 class.
Can't wait to get on the court with @vino_11_ and @Mheron_1. It's our time!
#WarEagle- Anfernee McLemore (@akmclemore) August 17, 2015
Five-star G Mustapha Heron talks commitment to Auburn... pic.twitter.com/vnvU1JddPS- Jeffrey Lee (@JLeeAU21) August 16, 2015
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