AUBURN, Ala. —

Video above: Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl, players talk Final Four faceoff with Florida

Auburn head men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl will retire before the 2025-26 season.

The long-time leader of the Tigers' basketball program is expected to hand over the reins to his son, Steven Pearl, the team's associate head coach, according to multiple reports.

In his 11 years on the plains, Pearl led the program to two Final Four appearances, five Southeastern Conference championships, and six NCAA Tournament berths, becoming the all-time winningest coach in Auburn men’s basketball history in the process.

“Eleven years ago, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to become the head basketball coach at Auburn, and it has been nothing short of amazing," said Pearl. "With the A

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