Bruce Pearl - Former Tennessee basketball coach

Tennessee fired men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Monday, March 21, 2011, after a 6-season stint as head coach of the Vols. The abrupt end to Bruce Pearl's tenure came as a result of an ongoing NCAA investigation that revealed multiple offenses committed after the initial letter of allegations was revealed in Sept., 2010.

Bruce Pearl leaves UT with a record of 145-61 (65-31 in SEC play), making him the winningest coach in the SEC during his time in Knoxville.

Some of the other superlatives Bruce Pearl leaves with include a 20-10 record against Florida, Memphis and Vanderbilt, six consecutive NCAA tournament appearances -- a school first for the men's program -- and achieving the first No. 1 ranking for the Vols in program history.
(Photo by Adam Brimer/News Sentinel)

Stories that highlight Bruce Pearl's tenure
Tennessee fires Bruce Pearl
NCAA outlines allegations
SEC suspends Bruce Pearl eight games
Bruce Pearl penalized for misleading NCAA
Vols make first Elite Eight
Vols shock Memphis, hit No. 1
Vols christen re-made arena
Tennessee ties school scoring record in NCAA opener
Vols down Winthrop at buzzer
Chris Lofton explodes at Kentucky
Vols knock off unbeaten Florida
Tennessee upsets Texas
Bruce Pearl hired

• John Adams: UT's tradition is changing Published 5/26/2012 at 8:00 p.m. 79 comments

  If you think a decline in victories and championships is the only newsworthy trend in Tennessee athletics, you haven't been paying close enough attention.

• Cuonzo Martin demanding effort on and off court Published 5/24/2012 at 11:39 p.m. 11 comments

  Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin offered neither excuses nor promises when asked about the men's basketball team having the lowest cumulative GPA among UT athletic programs during the spring semester.

• Mike Strange: Vols are headed back up draft board Published 4/30/2012 at 7:04 p.m. 49 comments

  There was a time when a small bus was required to transport a University of Tennessee NFL draft class.

• Bruce Pearl, Phillip Fulmer share love, respect of Pat Summitt Published 4/18/2012 at 8:28 p.m. 5 comments

  Bruce Pearl said he probably wouldn't have painted his chest orange on behalf of any other coach but former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt.

• Tyler Summitt accepts coaching position at Marquette Published 4/18/2012 at 6:20 p.m. 32 comments

  Tyler Summitt couldn't help but note the irony on Wednesday.

• Bruce Pearl, Jimmy Collins, find closure in Big Easy Published 4/1/2012 at 10:24 p.m. 29 comments

  Feud ends over 1989 recruit Thomas

• Cuonzo Martin reflects on first year at UT Published 3/24/2012 at 7:00 p.m. 98 comments

  A coaching search firm was scouting Cuonzo Martin as early as November 2010, but few would have guessed at the time that Tennessee would be his next stop.

• Ohio player exonerates Bruce Pearl Updated 3/22/2012 at 10:04 p.m. 187 comments

  Ohio University junior guard D.J. Cooper issued a statement on Thursday that cleared former Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl of potential tampering violations.

• Bruce Pearl vehemently denies Ohio player's claim Published 3/21/2012 at 7:32 p.m. 103 comments

  Player's dad said UT, Baylor both contacted son

• Maymon becomes Tennessee's most consistent player Published 2/29/2012 at 7:08 a.m. 31 comments

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin knows there's plenty of talent in the Southeastern Conference, especially with the top team in the nation around.

• John Adams: Football team could use a Jeronne Maymon or Drew Steckenrider Published 2/22/2012 at 8:36 p.m. 24 comments

  Projections for an upcoming sports season usually are based on the same criteria. You check a team's record, schedule, and returning starters.

• Mike Strange: Mike Anderson moved to SEC, then Cuonzo Martin followed Published 2/15/2012 at 11:36 p.m. 9 comments

  The SEC's two new basketball coaches met on the sidelines Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena, their teams on even footing at tipoff.

• Vols rank fifth in nation in basketball attendance Published 2/7/2012 at 2:56 p.m. 76 comments

  Cuonzo Martin and Bruce Pearl don't have much in common in terms of their basketball coaching styles on the court, but both the former and current Tennessee coach are alike in their appreciation for the Vols' big home crowds.

• Mike Strange: 'Great ones' can win at Rupp Published 1/30/2012 at 8:24 p.m. 29 comments

  Dane Bradshaw still remembers the remarkable feeling from that night six years ago. Watching Kentucky fans exiting Rupp Arena, knowing the game was over, even though the clock hadn't hit zero.

• Mike Strange: UT fans can now direct their passion toward the court Published 1/27/2012 at 9:48 p.m. 4 comments

  Roughly a year has passed since the last time Tennessee played Auburn in basketball. You'll need a new scorecard to keep up with the changes, on and off the court.

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