Auburn Basketball head coach, Bruce Pearl, joins Mark Gottfried on The Coach Mark Gottfried Show. They dive into the complexities of NIL and player compensation, with Pearl advocating for annuities and fair financial distribution within the NCAA. Pearl credits SEC's success to past investments and highlights Auburn's unique, values-driven community. Reflecting on his journey from Division 2 to the pinnacle of college sports, Pearl shares insights on resilience, mentorship, and the impact of family. The conversation also covers pressing social issues on campuses, his tenure's ups and downs, and maintaining a strong, faith-driven team culture.