Bruce Pearl, Auburn and Coach of the Year

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Auburn's Bruce Pearl on Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl is on the 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year Watch List presented by AXIA Time, as announced by the Naismith Awards on Friday. Pearl is in his 30th overall season and 11th at Auburn.
What separates Bruce Pearl's Auburn basketball team from his others? What John Calipari said.
Bruce Pearl got his 10th victory over John Calipari on Wednesday. Here's what Calipari said separates this Auburn basketball team from Pearl's others.
Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl drops bold claim after Arkansas takedown
Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl made a bold statement about his team after its home victory against SEC rival Arkansas
Bruce Pearl discusses No. 1 Auburn's win over Arkansas
The No. 1 Auburn Tigers returned to Neville Arena on Wednesday and exited with a 67-60 win over Arkansas to improve its SEC record to 12-1 and 24-2 overall. However, the win was not easy to come by. The Tigers were limited to 40% field-goal shooting and 16% from three-point territory.
Bruce Pearl Wary of Calipari, Arkansas ahead of Clash with No. 1 Auburn
Calipari departed from Lexington for the job in Fayetteville after last season. His time at Kentucky has had him enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Kentucky won the national championship in 2012.
Why did Bruce Pearl leave Tennessee? Auburn coach fired by Vols over NCAA violations
Here's a closer look at why Auburn basketball's Bruce Pearl was fired by Tennessee in 2011, leading to his hiring as the Tigers' coach:
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl praises defensive effort of Denver Jones
Auburn's head coach told media members to start thinking of Jones among the elite defenders in the sport after the win.
Nate Oats, Bruce Pearl turnarounds at Alabama, Auburn: Records, titles, more for coaches
Nate Oats and Bruce Pearl have made Alabama and Auburn basketball perennial contenders in their tenures. Here's how they did it:
Auburn's Bruce Pearl Goes to Bat for Underrated Denver Jones
Senior guard Denver Jones came up big in Auburn's win over Alabama, but it's nothing new for Bruce Pearl's squad.
Bruce Pearl, Auburn Tigers Set Focus on Arkansas Team ‘Good Enough To Beat Anybody’
The No. 1 Auburn Tigers are coming off a massive road win over in-state rival and then-No. 2-ranked Alabama last Saturday. However, head coach Bruce Pearl wants the team to now stay focused as it is set to welcome in a sneaky yet desperate Arkansas team Wednesday.
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Mark Wiedmer: Time To Put Bruce Pearl In The Hall Of Fame
The first time I encountered Bruce Pearl, though I had no way of knowing it was Pearl, he was dressed as Boston College’s ...
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Bruce Pearl vs. Nate Oats – who would you rather have the next 5 years?
Bruce Pearl and Nate Oats both have made Final Four runs and get it done despite having to face each other twice a season.
Why Auburn basketball's Steven Pearl said 'Alabama win means nothing' after Iron Bowl
The winning feeling is fleeting, and Auburn assistant coach Steven Pearl hopes his dad's team doesn't lose it the week after ...