Nate Oats, Bruce Pearl turnarounds at Alabama, Auburn

Why did Bruce Pearl leave Tennessee? Auburn coach fired by Vols over NCAA violations
Here's a closer look at why Auburn basketball's Bruce Pearl was fired by Tennessee in 2011, leading to his hiring as the Tigers' coach:
Nate Oats, Bruce Pearl turnarounds at Alabama, Auburn: Records, titles, more for coaches
Nate Oats and Bruce Pearl have made Alabama and Auburn basketball perennial contenders in their tenures. Here's how they did it:
Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl gets emotional discussing IBOB rivalry with Alabama
Auburn and Alabama are set to battle in one of the most anticipated contests in recent college basketball history. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl got emotional ahead of the game as he discussed the first-ever "No.
Breaking down Bruce Pearl’s lucrative Auburn contract: This is the Tigers' head coach’s salary
NCAA basketball’s top teams face off today in a battle between the nation’s No. 1 and No. 2 teams, both from the SEC. Let’s take a look at Pearl's contract
Bruce Pearl, Nate Oats set for biggest game in rivalry: 'For all the bragging rights'
FOX Sports' John Fanta spoke to both Bruce Pearl and Nate Oats ahead of Saturday's Auburn-Alabama matchup, the first 1 vs. 2 meeting between the two programs.
Indiana Coach Search: Bruce Pearl Would Please Plenty Of Fans
The Auburn coach has the No. 1 team in the nation and once coached in the state of Indiana. Pearl's winning ways make him attractive.
Why Bruce Pearl sees Aden Holloway's departure from Auburn basketball as a 'win-win'
Aden Holloway transferred from Auburn basketball last season and decided to take his talents to Tuscaloosa. Bruce Pearl explained Thursday why he thought the guard's departure was a win for both sides.
Auburn assistant Steven Pearl says Alabama hired Nate Oats because of Bruce Pearl
Auburn assistant coach Steven Pearl says Alabama doesn't hire Nate Oats if Bruce Pearl wasn't coaching at Auburn.
Auburn HC Bruce Pearl doesn't see benefit in loss to No. 6 Florida
That's at least the narrative the media likes to spin when a great team is upset, but Auburn's Bruce Pearl wasn't having any of that recently. His No. 1-ranked Tigers recently suffered a loss at the hands of No. 6 Florida at home, 90-81.
Auburn Tigers coach believes Bruce Pearl had role in Alabama’s Nate Oats hire
Bruce Pearl has coached at a high level throughout his time as head coach of the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team. His success is believed to have played a role in Alabama following a similar route with how they hired Nate Oats,
Auburn HC Bruce Pearl talks Aden Holloway ahead of game at Alabama
No. 2 Auburn will square off with its former guard Saturday when they visit Coleman Coliseum to battle No. 1 Alabama.
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Bruce Pearl comments on historic Iron Bowl matchup, impact on state of Alabama
Bruce Pearl spoke with reporters on Thursday to preview a historic matchup against rival Alabama in the Iron Bowl of ...
Auburn's Bruce Pearl makes striking admission after tough loss to Florida
Bruce Pearl anticipated No. 1 Auburn to have a letdown as they lost at home to No. 6 Florida in a stunning upset on Saturday.
Why Denver Jones game against Vanderbilt was so important ahead of Alabama matchup
Since his days at Florida International, Denver Jones has always had the ability to score the basketball. Coming to Auburn ...