Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl is well known for his energetic personality and memorable quotes.
After Auburn’s 62-57 victory over Ole Miss in the SEC tournament quarterfinals on Friday, he had another viral moment. During a live interview on ESPN after the game, Pearl made an unexpected slip-up while discussing his team’s defense.
“I’ve got bigs that can go out there and guard guards, and my guards aren’t p******,” Pearl said, prompting laughter and surprised reactions from the broadcast crew.
Realizing the reaction, he quipped, “Disney isn’t signing my paycheck right now Auburn is.”
Pearl’s excitement followed a strong defensive performance by Auburn, which limited Ole Miss to a season-low 57 points and just 37.7% shooting from the field.
Auburn will face either Texas or Tennessee in the SEC tournament semifinals, with the game scheduled for noon on Saturday, airing on ESPN.
