Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Auburn's Bruce Pearl Set to Retire, Eyes Senate Run
Bruce Pearl, the Auburn University basketball coach, plans to retire before the 2025-2026 season.
His son, Steven Pearl, is expected to take over as coach.
During his tenure, the team became very successful.
There's also talk Pearl might run for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Pearl has voiced support for Israel and has political alignment.
His net worth is estimated to be about $10 million.
Bruce Pearl is expected to retire as Auburn’s basketball coach before the 2025-26 season.
Steven Pearl is set to succeed his father as head coach.
Pearl, 65, has led Auburn to success since 2014.
Pearl's retirement sparks speculation he may run for Senate.
Pearl has a reported net worth of $10 million.
- Who
- Bruce Pearl, Auburn basketball coach
- What
- Is expected to retire
- When
- Ahead of 2025-26 season
- Where
- Auburn University
- Why
- Unknown, but speculation of a senate run
Concerned about conflict of interest
Supports political run
Political Career
Concerned about conflict of interest
Some express concerns about a political career.
Supports political run
Others think it could be a good opportunity for Pearl.
- Event
- Bruce Pearl's Retirement
- Sport
- College Basketball
- Successor
- Steven Pearl
- Political Interest
- Possible Senate Run
- Age
- 65
