Hugh Freeze Weighs in on Bruce Pearl's Retirement from Auburn Tigers

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze knows the basketball team is in good hands, even with the retirement of legendary coach Bruce Pearl

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00:00Well, a lot going on today, and first just, man, congratulations to Coach Pearl.

00:10His record speaks for itself, the Final Fours and the SEC titles and his draft picks and NCAA tournaments.

00:20But truthfully, all of that is great, but he's truly one of the best men that I've ever met.

00:29He, he's endeared himself to me as a friend and has been there every step of the way for me.

00:39I don't know that I've ever met anyone that makes everybody in the room feel honored like he does.

00:49And just, heck, I know I'll still get to laugh with him and see him at the lake and be around him,

00:58but certainly will miss being in the foxhole together somewhat.

01:03But the good thing is congratulations to his son, Stephen, on this great opportunity to step in

01:12and start his career as a head coach and at a wonderful place like Auburn,

01:18who he's put in years of investment in getting this program where it is.

01:24So happy for Stephen.

01:26He's also a good friend and look forward to developing even a deeper relationship with him like I have his father, Bruce.

01:33But to Brandy and Bruce, congratulations.

01:38And I have no idea what's next for him.

01:41So who knows?

01:42But I know they'll have fun and hopefully enjoy some, some time together.

01:47So congratulations there.