India, July 12 -- Auburn Tigers star guard Tahaad Pettiford was arrested on a DUI charge on Saturday morning. The 19-year-old was taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol in Lee County, Alabama, ESPN reported, citing jail logs.

Pettiford, one of Auburn's top returning players in the next season as well as the SEC player of the year contender in 2025-26, had his bond set at $1,000, public records at Lee County Sheriff's Department showed.

As per AL.com, the player was booked into the Lee County Jail at 12 AM (local time) on Saturday. He was later released on a $1,000 bond. Pettiford's blood alcohol level has not been reported yet.

Under Alabama state law, individuals, who are under the age of 21, can be charged with...