Bruce Pearl steps down after 11 seasons at Auburn Tigers, son Steven set to take over the reins
Bruce Pearl, the veteran Auburn basketball coach, has announced his retirement after 11 seasons, surprising many. Pearl, 65, led the Tigers to six NCAA tournament appearances in the last seven years, including two Final Four runs, most recently in 2025 with All-American Johni Broome. His son, Steven Pearl, currently the associate head coach, is expected to succeed him.
Bruce Pearl, the veteran Auburn basketball coach, has announced his retirement after 11 seasons, surprising many. Pearl, 65, led the Tigers to six NCAA tournament appearances in the last seven years, including two Final Four runs, most recently in 2025 with All-American Johni Broome. His son, Steven Pearl, currently the associate head coach, is expected to succeed him.
