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Steven Pearl era begins for No. 20 Auburn vs. Bethune-Cookman

Bruce Pearl left the Auburn program, but the last name remains the same on the Tigers' bench. Steven Pearl, the son of the coach who took the program to unprecedented heights in his 11 seasons, makes his debut as the head coach on Monday when Auburn opens at home against Bethune-Cookman.

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Auburn Basketball Lands Four-Star Commit, First of Steven Pearl Era

Though new Auburn basketball skipper Steven Pearl suffered a loss in his first official game as the Tigers’ head coach, recruits don’t seem to be all that worried.

Auburn Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 17

Bruce Pearl lands a new job after leaving Auburn

Bruce Pearl has already landed a new job after leaving the Auburn Tigers.

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College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 17

National Champion Head Coach Raves About Steven Pearl Promotion

AUBURN, Ala.-- If there's anyone outside of the Auburn Tigers who knows Steven Pearl the best, it's Florida head coach Todd Golden. A former assistant at Auburn, Golden is currently in his second head coaching job of his career and fresh off leading the Gators to the program's third national title.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 16

Ex-Auburn coach Bruce Pearl joins TNT Sports as analyst

Recently retired Auburn coach Bruce Pearl is joining TNT Sports as part of its college basketball studio show. The show will feature host Adam Lefkoe, Pearl and former players Jalen Rose and Jamal Mashburn.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Bruce Pearl Announces Career News Weeks After Retiring From Coaching

Bruce Pearl retired from coaching on Sept. 22. He spent time as the head coach at Milwaukee, Tennessee, and most recently Auburn. Pearl is now set to join CBS Sports and TNT Sports, where he will call games and serve as an in-studio analyst covering college basketball.

Webber returning to TNT for college hoops; Pearl gets CBS, TNT roles

The following article "Webber returning to TNT for college hoops; Pearl gets CBS, TNT roles" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. TNT Sports is bringing back one of its most prominent NBA analysts and adding one of college basketball’s best-known coaches.

Ballin’ In Boutwell Overreactions: Auburn Bound for Major Regression

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In a mid-October exhibition that felt more like March madness wrapped in fall suspense, Oklahoma State stunned Auburn 97–95 in overtime on Wednesday night at Boutwell Auditorium.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 16

4 Takeaways From First Look at Auburn Tigers Under Steven Pearl

The Auburn Tigers fell to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 97-95, in overtime on Wednesday night in the Ballin’ in Boutwell exhibition matchup, and several trends emerged.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 14

Where the Auburn Tigers Rank in Preseason Basketball AP Poll

The Auburn Tigers are gearing up to officially tip off the 2025-26 campaign in just a few weeks, and the national media seems to yield respect for them.

College Basketball News / USC Trojans on SI / October 12

USC Star Transfer Chad Baker-Mazara Breaks Silence on Bruce Pearl’s Retirement

USC Trojans' forward Chad Baker-Mazara’s move from Auburn was already one of the biggest offseason storylines in college basketball. But when the senior forward sat down at Big Ten Media Day, the conversation turned personal — to the retirement of Auburn Tigers coach Bruce Pearl, who helped him find his way in the sport.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 9

USC’s Chad Baker-Mazara was ‘getting hints’ about Auburn HC Bruce Pearl’s retirement

Bruce Pearl’s retirement from coaching the Auburn Tigers sent the college sports world in a frenzy. However, some players got the hint about it ahead of time, namely Chad Baker-Mazara.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / October 4

Tahaad Pettiford Reportedly Staying at Auburn After Bruce Pearl's Retirement

On Sept. 22, former Aubrun head coach Bruce Pearl shocked the college basketball world when he announced his retirement. Pearl's announcement not only came on the heels of another success Auburn season and offseason, but on the first day of practice leading into the 2025-26 campaign.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 2

Tahaad Pettiford Makes Decision on Future with Auburn Tigers

AUBURN, Ala.- After the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball's Pro Day on Wednesday afternoon, new head coach Steven Pearl announced to the media that both Tahaad

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Tahaad Pettiford confirms 2025-26 status after Bruce Pearl retirement

The Auburn Tigers were hit with shocking news last month when longtime head coach Bruce Pearl announced his abrupt retirement. His son Steven Pearl is set to take the helm as head coach for the Tigers starting with the 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 29

Auburn Hosts No. 1 Basketball Recruit, First of Steven Pearl Era

Legendary Auburn Tigers basketball head coach Bruce Pearl often made headlines with his recruiting, whether with players like Tahaad Pettiford, Simon Walker, Kaden Magwood, or any of the others he landed in his 11 years with the Tigers.

Bruce Pearl Says What Everyone Thinks About Hugh Freeze’s Auburn, Issues Clear Warning on Offensive Struggles

Just 5 days after retiring as Auburn’s basketball coach, Bruce Pearl showed up on the sidelines at Kyle Field to cheer on the Tigers against Texas A&M.

College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 25

Kelvin Sampson Reacts to Bruce Pearl’s Retirement

In college basketball, great coaches take on a larger-than-life personality. Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, UCLA’s John Wooden, Tennessee’s Pat Summitt, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson, St.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 25

Steven Pearl Reveals Expectations for Auburn Tigers in New Era

The Auburn Tigers have found their new head basketball coach, but fans shouldn’t expect a much different result on the court in this new era. Steven Pearl officially took the reins of Auburn basketball on Wednesday morning, making him the 22nd head coach in the history of the program.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 24

Steven Pearl Faces First Major Test as Auburn Basketball Head Coach as Portal Reopens

AUBURN, Ala.-- Two days into his new gig as the Auburn Tigers' head men's basketball coach, Steven Pearl is already facing his first test: the NCAA Transfer Portal.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Steven Pearl Announces Immediate Coaching Changes After Taking Over Auburn

The Auburn Tigers entered a new chapter this week after Bruce Pearl, the program’s winningest coach and 2025 AP Co-National Coach of the Year, announced his retirement, handing the program to his son, Steven Pearl.

Auburn Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Michael Wilbon says good riddance to 'divisive' Bruce Pearl

Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl announced on Monday that he is retiring, and longtime ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon was openly pleased about the news.

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Auburn Tigers News / Hoops Wire / September 22

NBA not likely in Bruce Pearl’s future after abrupt Auburn resignation

Bruce Pearl shocked the college basketball world Monday, stepping down as Auburn’s coach just weeks before the season begins.

Pearl retiring as Auburn basketball coach

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Pearl addresses rumor he will run for Tommy Tuberville’s senate seat

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Bruce Pearl addresses rumor he will run for Tommy Tuberville’s senate seat

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.

Pearl retiring as Auburn basketball coach

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Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 22

How could Pearl's retirement impact Auburn's Final Four chances?

How could Bruce Pearl's sudden retirement impact Auburn's Final Four chances?

The Auburn Tigers seemed poised for another deep NCAA Tournament run after making their second Final Four last season. But Pearl's surprising decision will make that more challenging.

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