The enthusiasm from Auburn’s charismatic head coach comes after the Tigers earned a five-point win to start the SEC tournament, largely due to their defense. They held the Rebels to a season-low 57 points and 37.7% shooting from the field.

ESPN might want to think twice before inviting Auburn coach Bruce Pearl back on its set for a postgame interview. On Friday afternoon, Auburn defeated Ole Miss in a SEC Tournament thriller. Johni Broome led the charge for the Tigers with 23 points.

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl has done wonders with the program since taking over in 2014, and his salary reflects his success. USA TODAY Sports recently released their updated men's basketball head coach salary database,

Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl provides an injury update on Johni Broome, Denver Jones, and Chad Baker-Mazara leading into the SEC Tournament.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is one of the highest-paid coaches in the country. See how his pay stacks up with his counterparts here.

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl made a gesture to angry Tigers' fans after the heartbreaking loss to Alabama

Pearl was named AP SEC Coach of the Year to go along with earning coach of the year honors voted on by his fellow head coaches