Why did Bruce Pearl step down at Auburn after 11 Seasons?

Head coach Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers reacts during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Arena on Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Alabama. Image Credit: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

After more than a decade at the helm, Bruce Pearl has officially stepped down as Auburn men’s basketball coach. Auburn announced Monday that Pearl, 65, will transition into an ambassadorial role as special assistant to the athletics director. His son, Steven Pearl, who served as associate head coach, has been awarded a five-year contract to … Read more