Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl has done wonders with the program since taking over in 2014, and his salary reflects his success. USA TODAY Sports recently released their updated men's basketball head coach salary database,

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Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl detailed what went wrong for his team after being upset by Texas A&M.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl got his first career victory over Alabama. It foreshadowed what was to come.

Previewing Auburn basketball's matchup against Texas A&M, Bruce Pearl explained what he sees as a vital piece for success come NCAA Tournament time.

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"I don't mind even talking about this without any kind of appeal: Chad Baker has another year of eligibility," Bruce Pearl said. "He does, because he fits all the criteria. Some of the other guys that have been talked about, I'm not going to specifically reference, but Chad is the one that right now qualifies."

In a pretty special moment for the entire family, Bruce Pearl's grandkids delivered the news to him that he was named SEC Coach of the Year.