Legendary former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl has a new home.
At least for the upcoming college basketball season.
The four-time SEC Coach of the Year and one of the most accomplished coaches of all time will join basketball legends Jalen Rose and Jamal Mashburn and host Adam Lefkoe for TNT Sports’ inaugural seasons of Big East and Big 12 coverage. They will also join TNT Sports and CBS Sports’ joint coverage of the NCAA Men’s Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
Pearl, 65, last month announced his retirement from Auburn after leading the program to two Final Fours, including one in 2025.
Additionally, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber will be returning to TNT Sports, contributing to its coverage of Players Era during Thanksgiving week and additional key moments during the college basketball season.
“Our studio shows have always had a certain DNA that is unique to TNT Sports, and we take great pride in assembling the right blend of personalities capable of extending that culture,” said Craig Barry, Chief Content Officer, TNT Sports. “We believe we’ve found a distinctive balance with this college basketball team and we’re confident fans will be entertained by their perspectives, the storytelling and access they provide from their experiences in and around the game.”
“I’ve long admired and deeply respected the way TNT Sports delivers the best studio shows in the industry, along with the way they treat everyone as family, and I could not be more excited to join the amazing team they’ve assembled to cover college basketball,” said Pearl. “The product has never been in better shape on the court and I’m going to bring the same passion I displayed as a coach to broadcasting. I can’t wait for the start of the season.”
The first Associated Press poll of the season came out on Monday, topped by No. 1 Purdue, No. 2 Houston, No. 3 Florida, No. 4 UConn and No. 5 St. John’s.
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