According to the school, Bruce Pearl, the former Tennessee coach has been hired as the Tiger’s new men’s basketball coach. He was hired by Jay Jacob, the Auburn athletic director.

Bruce Pearl found another job in the SEC following a very successful career as the lead coach of basketball at University of Tennessee. He is now successfully being hired as a basketball coach at Auburn University.

He is looking forward to have a very successful journey a head, and has bold promises to play in the next season.

He has signed the job for a period of 6 years. The deal has a value of $ 14.7 million; additionally his play will be increased by an amount of $100,000 each year.

If he leaves it before the actual year, he will receive $5 million.

Pearl has a long career of basketball throughout his life. He holds a 231-99 life time record both at Tennessee and Milwaukee.

On this occasion Pearl was greeted by more than hundred fans.

Pearl is excited to have the opportunity, he said, "I would not have gone this year had I not felt this was the right opportunity,” additionally he said, "I was prepared to not coach this year."