Charles Barkley praises Auburn coach Bruce Pearl after Tigers' win over Oklahoma
sportingnews.com — February 5, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Charles Barkley praised Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl during a broadcast of the Tigers' recent win over Oklahoma. Barkley highlighted Pearl's coaching skills, noting the team's current No. 1 ranking in college basketball. This season marks the first time Auburn has been a unanimous No. 1 in the AP Poll, holding the top spot for four consecutive weeks. The Tigers improved their record to 21-1 after defeating Oklahoma 98-70. Pearl, now the winningest coach in Auburn history, prepares for a matchup against No. 6 Florida on February 8. Auburn aims to break the single-season record for Quadrant 1 wins, needing five more to achieve this.