Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...Bruce Pearl, the winningest head coach in Auburn basketball history and an outspoken supporter of Israeli and Jewish causes, abruptly announced his retirement on Monday. The surprise resignation ahead of the opening of the NCAA season comes as Pearl is reportedly considering entering politics. Pearl was also named the co-winner of the Associated Press’ Coach of the Year award for last season. Beyond his basketball prowess, Pearl has become known for his staunch pro-Israel advocacy. Pearl also co-founded the Jewish Coaches Association, which hosts an annual breakfast for Jewish NCAA basketball coaches at the tournament’s Final Four weekend.