After 11 years at the helm of Auburn University’s men’s basketball team, today Bruce Pearl announced that he is stepping away from his role. Effective immediately, the winningest coach in Auburn men’s basketball history is stepping down as head coach and will move into an ambassador’s role in the athletic department as special assistant to the athletics director. Bruce, 65, led the Tigers to Final Fours in 2019 and 2025, five SEC Championships, and six NCAA Tournament appearances. “Eleven years ago, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to become the head basketball coach at Auburn, and it has been nothing short of amazing,” Bruce said in a statement. “There is nobody more qualified or in a position to maintain our culture of faith, family and doing it the Auburn way than Steven,” Bruce said.