AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Auburn University introduced Steven Pearl as the school’s new men’s basketball coach Monday, following the retirement of his father, Bruce Pearl.

At a news conference, Athletic Director John Cohen praised Bruce Pearl’s success over 11 seasons while officially introducing Steven Pearl as head coach.

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“Bruce Pearl is not only a Hall of Fame coach, he’s a Hall of Fame person,” Cohen said.

Cohen emphasized Steven Pearl’s experience and loyalty to the program.

“We need a strong head coach; this opportunity has been earned,” Cohen said. “We knew the next basketball coach at Auburn needed to be someone with extensive SEC coaching experience, someone with a demonstrated history of winning cham

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