US EditionBruce Pearl retires as Auburn coach; says no to Senate run
Bruce Pearl retires after 11 seasons with Auburn, leaving a legacy of two Final Fours and five SEC championships; son Steven Pearl will lead the Tigers starting 2025-26 season.
- Bruce Pearl retired as Auburn's men's basketball head coach on Monday after 11 years leading the program.
- Pearl's retirement follows speculation he might run for Senator Tommy Tuberville's vacant Senate seat as Tuberville runs for governor.
- In a video announcement, Pearl stated that he feels it is the right moment to step down and mentioned he does not plan to fulfill the remaining five years of his Auburn coaching contract.
- During his tenure at Auburn, Pearl guided the Tigers to multiple deep NCAA Tournament runs including two trips to the Final Four, secured several Southeastern Conference regular-season championships, and was honored as the 2025 AP Co-National Coach of the Year.
- Pearl will remain at Auburn in an administrative role while his son, Steven Pearl, takes over as head coach for the 2025-26 season.
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