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Bruce Pearl rips Biden's 'pathetic, weak' prisoner swap — 'We just made Iran's terrorist regime stronger!'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl criticized the Biden administration this week for a deal made with Iran to swap prisoners and issuing a waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of sanctions.

Butch Thompson, Bruce Pearl, Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Auburn's Freeze, Pearl, Thompson come together to tout 'big night of worship' at Neville Arena

The big three head coaches at Auburn University are calling on students to Unite next week in a "big night of worship and connection" at Neville Arena.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Bruce Pearl previews roster, non-conference schedule

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl discusses the Tigers' roster and non-conference schedule.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Auburn basketball finalizes non-conference schedule

The Tigers have a tough non-conference slate in 2023-2024. Who do the Tigers play and when?

Steven Pearl 12-14-21 Alabama News
Steven Pearl promoted to associate head coach of Auburn Men's basketball

Steven Pearl has been promoted to associate head coach. He has been on his father Bruce Pearl's staff at Auburn for 10 seasons.

Bruce Pearl at Auburn Alabama News
Bruce Pearl blasts Biden for suspending most Iran sanctions in bid to rekindle Iran nuclear deal — 'Another Foreign Policy Disaster!'

On Wednesday, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl took to social media to blast President Joe Biden's handling of Iran.

Chuma Okeke Alabama News
How did playing at Auburn help Chuma Okeke prepare for the NBA?

Chuma Okeke is one of the most influential players to come through the Auburn basketball program in recent history. How did playing for the Tigers and Bruce Pearl help Okeke develop the ability to play in the NBA?

Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn's Pearl applauds letter urging Biden to 'deter' Iranian nuclear deal — 'Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl took to Twitter to thank a group of U.S. Senators for penning a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to "strengthen efforts to deter" the Iranian nuclear program.

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Auburn athletics delegation visits Washington, D.C. to lobby for NIL improvements; Tuberville calls NIL rules 'disastrous'

A group of representatives from Auburn University visited Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to lobby lawmakers to pass legislation to create Name, Image and Likeness uniformity in college sports.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
'How is this Ok?': Auburn's Pearl rips ABC News for censorship of Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl on Monday blasted ABC News for its censorship of Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over his remarks regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Bruce Pearl during the game between the Houstan Cougars and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn basketball's Pearl 'grateful' for Alabama's support of Israel — 'It means we're all family'

Thursday on the Senate floor, Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl, an outspoken proponent of Israel given his Jewish heritage, praised the Alabama leadership for its support of Israel.

Denver Jones at FIU. Credit: Jaylynn Nash and FIU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn basketball lands Denver Jones in the transfer portal

With the departures of Wendell Green, Jr. and Zep Jasper, as well as the futures of Jaylin Williams and Allen Flanigan still up in the air, Bruce Pearl and his staff needed to make a splash in the transfer portal.

Bruce Pearl during the game between the Houstan Cougars and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Mar 18, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn offense stalls in second half, Tigers fall to Houston 81-64

Auburn went ice cold from everywhere in the second half and is once again out of the NCAA Tournament in the second round, falling to the Cougars 81-64.

Tre Donaldson (3) during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn looks for first win against Houston in over 60 years

For the 11th time in 12 trips to the NCAA Tournament, Auburn basketball will be in the second round. The Tigers have not lost a first-round matchup since their first-ever appearance in the tournament, a one-point loss to Richmond in 1984. Auburn is moving on, and to right the wrongs of last season and make it to the second weekend, the team will have to make it through one of the best teams in the country, No. 1 Houston(32-3, 17-1 AAC). 

Tre Donaldson (3), Johni Broome (4), and Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Broome dominates against Iowa as Auburn advances

“We've played a really tough schedule, and we lost to a lot of teams that were favored and were better than us,” said Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. “ Even though we've lost some games, I was proud of them for competing. I want them to know that they're good enough.”

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Feb 11, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn faces familiar challenges in matchup with Iowa

Auburn will be facing another team that has a size advantage.

Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the  Auburn Tigers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville , TN on Thursday, Mar 9, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn selected as No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play No. 8 Iowa in Birmingham

Just like the days of the Iron Bowl at Legion Field, the center of college athletics in Alabama will once again be in Birmingham this week as the city will host Auburn and Alabama for the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are a No. 9 seed, and will face Iowa. Birmingham will host portions of the first and second rounds of the South and Midwest Regions.

Bruce Pearl at Auburn Alabama News
Bruce Pearl: U.S. foreign policy 'has put the world at risk'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl said “US foreign policy has put the world at risk and the potential for greater conflict exists” after news of a China-brokered peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran was announced on Friday.

K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the  Auburn Tigers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville , TN on Thursday, Mar 9, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn goes one-and-done in SEC Tournament, awaits Selection Sunday

It was a different story from last year, but the same result for Auburn (20-12, 10-8 SEC), who has gone one-and-done in the SEC Tournament for the second year in a row, dropping a second-round matchup with Arkansas 76-73. The Razorbacks (20-12, 8-10 SEC) will move on and look to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume, while the Tigers will look to regroup and prepare for the madness of March.

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Wendell Green, Jr. bounces back again as Auburn takes down No. 12 Tennessee

Auburn has faced must-win after must-win in the last month, and it has been more disappointment than excitement for the Tigers. Losers of eight of their last 11, the Tigers needed a win to not only go into the SEC Tournament with momentum, but also send the seniors out on top. Auburn(20-11, 10-8 SEC) did both, earning a crucial Quad 1 win, taking down No. 12 Tennessee(22-8, 11-7 SEC) 79-70. 

Bruce Pearl at Auburn Alabama News
Bruce Pearl rips officiating after overtime loss to Alabama — 'Joke!'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl voiced his frustration with the officiating following his team's overtime loss to No. 2 Alabama on Wednesday night.

K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023. Steven Leonard/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
KD Johnson scores 21 in Auburn loss to Alabama

Auburn surrendered its 17-point lead, lost Johni Broome to foul trouble and Dylan Cardwell to an injury, and still, the Tigers had a chance to win in regulation.

Febuary 25, 2023; Auburn, AL, USA; K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Leonard/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn dominated on the glass in worst loss since 2016

With three difficult games left on the schedule, and a team that was narrowly avoiding the bubble, Auburn(19-10, 9-7 SEC) needed to build off of the momentum from the Ole Miss win and compete in Rupp Arena. Instead, what was a close game quickly turned into complete domination as the Tigers fell to the Wildcats(20-9, 11-5 SEC) 86-54. 

Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the  Auburn Tigers at Nevile Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn sweeps Ole Miss; Wendell Green Jr. shines in 'must-win' game

No win in the SEC comes easily, and while it was not always pretty, Auburn took down Ole Miss 78-74, clinching the season sweep of the Rebels.

Lior Berman (24) during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the  Auburn Tigers at Memorial Gymnasium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Feb 18, 2023. Alabama News
Auburn basketball faces another must-win, and Lior Berman sees an expanded role

Another SEC matchup coming up and it is another must-win for the Tigers. Auburn welcomes Ole Miss(10-17, 2-12 SEC) to Neville Arena this week as only four games remain before the SEC Tournament. 

Johni Broome (4) during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the  Auburn Tigers at Memorial Gymnasium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Feb 18, 2023. Alabama News
Broome and Williams combine for 37, but Auburn unable to secure win in Nashville

In a big day for the SEC, with a huge win for Alabama and a critical victory for Kentucky in Rupp, Auburn’s NCAA Tournament resume took a significant blow with a loss to Vanderbilt in Nashville.

Johni Broome (4) during the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023. Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Alabama News
Auburn dominates in crucial 'must-win' game against Missouri

In what Bruce Pearl called a “must-win” game, the Tigers (18-8, 8-5 SEC) not only defeated but completely dominated Missouri (19-7, 7-6 SEC) in a wire-to-wire victory at Neville Arena. Auburn jumped out to a 19-2 first-half lead against the Tigers of the SEC East, and from there the result was rarely in doubt. Auburn is back in the win column after an impressive 89-56 victory, as the road to the NCAA Tournament continues. 

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