Who are the parents of Bruce Pearl?

Last Modified Mar 12, 2025 05:38 GMT
Bruce Pearl Parents
Bruce Pearl. Image source: Getty

American college basketball coach Bruce Pearl is the head coach of Auburn Tigers, a team that competes in the Southeastern Conference in Division I, as of March 2025. In 10 seasons with the team, the head coach has led the school to 200 victories according to the Auburn Tigers website. Pearl has added several honors to his resume some of which include, SEC Coach of the Year three times, in 2006, 2008, and 2022, Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2002, 2003, and 2005 and GLVC Coach of the Year in 1993 and 1994, as per his Auburn Tigers' profile. He also had a 2019 NCAA Final Four appearance and was a 2009 Maccabi Games Gold Medalist with Team USA.

Additionally, Pearl was an Adolph Rupp Cup Award recipient in 2008, won the Sporting News Coach of the Year in 2008, the NABC Division II Coach of the Year, NCAA Division II National Championship in 1995. He has also bagged Southeastern Conference regular-season championships twice and is a two-time SEC Tournament championship winner with the Tigers.

Bruce Pearl parents

The late Bernie Pearl and Barbara Pearl are the parents of Bruce Pearl according to the Auburn Tigers website. His parents were married for 66 years before Bernie passed away in 2023 following an illness at the age of 88. His mother Barbara passed away in 2024 according to a post by Auburn Basketball on X (formerly Twitter).

Who is the father of Bruce Pearl?

The late Bernie Pearl is Bruce Pearl's father. He passed away at the age of 88.

Who is the mother of Bruce Pearl?

The late Barbara Pearl is Bruce Pearl's mother, according to the Auburn Tigers' website.

What is Bruce Pearl's parents' nationality?

Bruce Pearl's parents were American by nationality. His father Bernie was born and raised in Boston, as per the Auburn Tigers' website.

FAQs on Bruce Pearl parents

A. Bruce Pearl has been married to Brandy since 2009. Before that, he was married to Kim Pearl till 2007. 


A. Before the Auburn Tigers, Bruce Pearl has also coached teams like Tennessee, Milwaukee, and Southern Indiana. 

A. Steven Pearl and Michael Pearl are the sons of Bruce Pearl. 


A. Bruce Pearl is the head coach for the Auburn Tigers as of March 2025. 


A. Bruce Pearl has two daughters, Jacqui Pearl and Leah Pearl. 


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