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15-05-2025
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Bruce Pearl Sends Strong Message After Auburn Coach's Retirement Decision
The Auburn Tigers are fresh off a historic season, led by head coach Bruce Pearl. Auburn earned a program record 32 wins last season, led by Naismith Player of the Year runner-up Johni Broome and star freshman Tahaad Pettiford. Advertisement After the season, where the Tigers lost in the Final Four, Pearl lost a key member of his coaching staff. On Wednesday, Auburn assistant Chad Prewett announced his retirement from college basketball. After Prewett shared the news, Pearl took to social media, sending a message to his former staff member. "Thank you Chad and the entire Prew Crew," Pearl said. "Everyone knows what a great man you are, but few knew how great a basketball mind you have. You helped make Auburn Basketball history! Friends for life, I promise to keep the faith and family culture you helped build! Gods calling you!" Prewett served 10 seasons on Pearl's staff. During their time together, they established the Auburn Tigers as one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in the country. Advertisement After sharing a heartfelt response to his retirement from Pearl's staff and college basketball as a whole, Prewett sent his final message. "Thank you, Auburn family," Pearl said. "I am forever grateful. WAR EAGLE." Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Donnan-Imagn Images Last season, the Auburn Tigers made their way to the Final Four with wins over Alabama State, Creighton, Michigan and Michigan State. They ultimately lost to the eventual national champion Florida Gators, ending their run in the NCAA Tournament just short of a national title appearance in Prewett's last season. Related: Duke's Kon Knueppel Makes Unfortunate NBA Draft Decision Related: Tyrese Proctor's Change in Physical Appearance is Turning Heads
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15-05-2025
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Auburn basketball assistant Chad Prewett announces departure to pursue ministry
AUBURN — After nearly 11 years with the Auburn basketball program, and two seasons as an assistant coach, Chad Prewett announced his departure from Bruce Pearl's staff on Wednesday, May 14. Prewett, who has coached at multiple levels, is leaving the profession altogether, he said. He's turning to ministry after three decades in basketball. "This decision comes with deep reflection, prayer, and peace, knowing it's time to follow where God is leading me next," Prewett said in a statement he posted to social media. Advertisement Prewett's decade-plus on the Plains spanned all but three months of Pearl's Auburn tenure, giving him a front-row seat to the program's overhaul. That includes 244 victories, six NCAA Tournament appearances, five conference championships, and two Final Fours. "I may be stepping away from the court, but I will always bleed orange and blue," Prewett said in his statement. "Once an Auburn Tiger, always an Auburn Tiger." Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@ or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Auburn basketball assistant coach announces departure from program
