New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- College basketball faces another shocking shift with the abrupt retirement of Auburn's Bruce Pearl, a coaching legend whose 11-year tenure transformed the Tigers into a powerhouse. The 65-year-old finalized his decision to step away, marking the second consecutive preseason rocked by a high-profile coaching exit, following Virginia's Tony Bennett in October 2024.

Pearl's departure closes a remarkable chapter for Auburn, highlighted by two Final Four appearances, including a No. 1 seed run last season.

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