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HOOPS Bruce Pearl quick notes, pre Alabama (2-13-25)

Daniel Locke

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Good afternoon!

Auburn men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl joins us shortly to preview No. 1 Auburn's road matchup with No. 2 Alabama.

Follow along for updates!

Pearl joins us now

Pearl elaborates on the significance of Auburn and Alabama being the SEC's first-ever No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup

Pearl reflects on taking on John Calipari and Memphis in his first No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup

Pearl calls this year's Alabama team "much better" than the team that went to the Final Four last season

Pearl says Alabama has "absolutely" lived up to preseason hype

Pearl explains how "defense and rebounding" wins championships, and Auburn will need to do both to win on Saturday

Pearl explains how playing teams such as OU and Florida has helped prepare Auburn for Alabama's tempo

Pearl says Philon decommitted "on good terms" and he is happy for his success

Pearl says he is happy for Aden Holloway and his improved confidence

Pearl believes the significance of the IBOB rivalry is "great for basketball around the state"

Pearl says he "sure wishes Mark Sears took Auburn's offer instead of Alabama's"

Pearl says the preparation won't be any different than normal

Pearl says "You still haven't seen the best of Chaney Johnson"

Pearl says taking team to Houston and Duke prepared them to play on road"

Pearl says Auburn "does not play SEC road games," adds they are neutral site because of the Auburn Family

Pearl "thinks his guys will handle the moment" and keep their composure in the hostile environment
 
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