With news breaking that Bruce Pearl was retiring after 11 seasons in charge of Auburn basketball, the reaction on Twitter/X was immediate.
Pearl built the Tigers into a power after the program had seen some dark days, leading Auburn to two Final Fours, five SEC championships and becoming the winningest coach in program history.
It didn't take long for former players, Auburn student-athletes, coaches and teams to pay tribute to Pearl and what he achieved on the Plains.
Congratulations, @coachbrucepearl 🦅🧡 pic.twitter.com/UFpzAFPYsr
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) September 22, 2025
@coachbrucepearl ❤️❤️ thank you making me a winner war eagle 🦅 #GOAT pic.twitter.com/8bswKE5PRN
— kd (@Swdkd10) September 22, 2025
The GOAT is retiring… one of my best friends on this earth! He turned one of the worst basketball programs into a national powerhouse. But what I will remember most is how he loved people and how he made everyone around him better. This is one of the moments I haven’t previously… pic.twitter.com/Ztzsga1fMM
— Chad Prewett (@coach_prewettAU) September 22, 2025
Brruuuce. What a career. So happy for you my friend. You are a True Auburn legend! Enjoy retirement. See you on the course this summer! @coachbrucepearl https://t.co/9SIFqVo3bD
— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) September 22, 2025
What an honor it is to play for one of the best coaches in college basketball history. I will always appreciate the times my family and I spent at Auburn. I want to thank you for everything. You are a true warrior, fighter, motivator, and leader. Thank you, @coachbrucepearl https://t.co/7foV21rMdQ
— Zep Jasper🏋🏾♂️ (@Rip_quan5) September 22, 2025
@coachbrucepearl https://t.co/5VZRXVB17l pic.twitter.com/1PWgAdPOOc
— Derrick Brown (@DerrickBrownAU5) September 22, 2025
Thank you, coach!💪#WarEagle x @coachbrucepearl pic.twitter.com/tW4oxepo9S
— Auburn Swim & Dive (@AuburnSwimDive) September 22, 2025
Thank you, Coach 🧡💙@coachbrucepearl | #WarEagle🦅 pic.twitter.com/qWugRNwc9y
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) September 22, 2025
Thank you, @coachbrucepearl! 🫡#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/srffNqTbYy
— Auburn Baseball (@AuburnBaseball) September 22, 2025
Thank you, Coach!@AuburnMBB x #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/BX6FoxXSyF
— Auburn Tigers (@AuburnTigers) September 22, 2025
Auburn Men's Golf thanks for your unwavering love and support of The Loveliest Little Village on The Plains 🧡
— Auburn Men's Golf (@AuburnMGolf) September 22, 2025
Enjoy retirement, Coach! https://t.co/DcbymQ3kOw
Thank you @coachbrucepearl for the ride of a lifetime. 💙🧡 #WarEagle https://t.co/A184Hcswjv
— Aubie the Tiger (@AubietheTiger01) September 22, 2025
Strong words from a teammate, friend and competitor:
— Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) September 22, 2025
I know @StevenPearl22 is prepared and ready to continue the upward trajectory of the Auburn Men's Basketball program.#WarEagle x @CoachToddGolden pic.twitter.com/9f65tNR3YC