Former Auburn University Tigers star Charles Barkley has never been one to mince words. He always says what is on his mind whether it be good, bad or indifferent. Barkley said Wednesday he will not give millions of dollars to Auburn University for the purpose of signing high school players to huge NIL deals.

Barkley is on record saying he refuses to contribute to Auburn's NIL fund. On Wednesday, he stood firm on his stance.

Known for his willingness to speak his mind, Barkley went as far as complimenting a higher-up at his alma mater's most significant and baddest rival on Wednesday. In a video posted by AL.com's Patrick Greenfield,