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Former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl did not hide his dissatisfaction with the Tigers being left out of this year’s Big Dance. Auburn was among the first four out of the NCAA tournament this year alongside Oklahoma, San Diego State, and …
Former Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl made his feelings known recently about Miami (Ohio). Pearl stated that Miami (Ohio) would need to win the Mid-American Conference tournament to get into the NCAA Tournament. And, unfortunately, the Redhawks …
Less than a week after drawing the ire of the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, Bruce Pearl found himself interviewing their head coach on Saturday. Pearl, now working for TNT Sports, got to ask a question of Miami head coach Travis Steele one day after Steele …
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks are just a win away from completing a historic undefeated regular season. After guiding his team to its 30th consecutive victory to start the 2025-26 campaign, RedHawks head coach Travis Steele took time to address the …
Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler took aim at Bruce Pearl over Pearl’s dismissive comments about the RedHawks’ basketball team. Pearl said on TNT Sports Sunday that Miami did not deserve an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament if …
Bruce Pearl doesn’t think that the only undefeated Division I team is worthy of an at-large berth in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. On Saturday, the former Auburn Tigers head coach said that despite the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks winning all of their …
Bruce Pearl has already landed a new job after leaving the Auburn Tigers. Pearl will headline a new college basketball show on TNT Sports, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. Pearl will work alongside Jamal Mashburn and Jalen Rose, and will …
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl announced on Monday that he is retiring, and longtime ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon was openly pleased about the news. Pearl, 65, is stepping down at Auburn and handing the program over to his son Steven. Wilbon and …
Bruce Pearl on Monday announced his retirement as the head basketball coach at Auburn. He also addressed the rumor that he might run for a senate seat in the state of Alabama. Auburn shared a 14-minute long video via social media on Monday that …
Bruce Pearl is going to be calling it a career as a basketball coach. Pearl is set to retire as Auburn’s basketball coach. His son Steven is expected to take over for him and coach the Tigers this fall. Pearl, 65, has been the coach at Auburn …
Bruce Pearl and Rick Pitino both had outstanding seasons with their respective programs, but there can only be one Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year, right? Wrong. Pitino and Pearl on Friday were named co-winners of the AP College …
Bruce Pearl pushed the envelope when he was describing his Auburn Tigers during a television appearance on Friday. Pearl’s Tigers beat Ole Miss 62-57 in their SEC Tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., to advance …
Auburn’s SEC Tournament title was a particularly meaningful one for coach Bruce Pearl. The Auburn coach gave an emotional interview to ESPN’s Marty Smith following the Tigers’ convincing 86-67 win over Florida. With tears streaming …
John Calipari’s work at Kentucky has come under increased scrutiny over the last couple years as his youthful teams have failed to make much of an impact in the NCAA Tournament. Calipari is sticking with his blueprint this season, and Auburn …
Bruce Pearl went ballistic on the officiating crew late in Auburn’s loss to Memphis on Saturday night. Auburn was trailing by eight with around 1:30 left in the game when Pearl felt one of his players drew a foul near the basket. There was no …
When it comes to his take on this year’s NBA Draft, Bruce Pearl is saying it with his chest. The Auburn head basketball coach made some headlines this week with his comments about ex-Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, who is projected to be one of …
