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

• Houston Fancher leaves Vols, joins Buzz Peterson's staff Updated 4/23/2013 at 8:21 p.m. 22 comments

  The intertwining paths of Buzz Peterson and Houston Fancher have merged once again.

• Jordan McRae opts for more seasoning at Tennessee Published 4/13/2013 at 7:29 p.m. 1 comment

  Jordan McRae only flirted. The Tennessee guard took his NBA dream for a few dates. Options were considered. That’s where it ended it, though. The NBA isn’t ready for McRae. McRae isn’t ready for the NBA.

• Mike Strange: Tennessee has resources but no Final Fours Updated 3/28/2013 at 1:06 p.m. 36 comments

  Now it gets serious. After allowing us three days to catch our breath, the men’s NCAA basketball tournament resumes tonight.

• Like Bruce Pearl, most coaches survive NCAA show-cause orders Published 3/27/2013 at 7:20 a.m. 90 comments

  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Few words are less welcome to college basketball coaches than "show cause," shorthand for the NCAA penalty designed to keep those sanctioned for misconduct at one school from quickly jumping to another campus.

• Mike Strange: Another NCAA near-miss ups the ante for Cuonzo Martin, Vols in 2014 Published 3/17/2013 at 9:59 p.m. 72 comments

  So Tennessee’s men were rejected Sunday, told their body of work from a Nov. 9 tipoff through Friday’s SEC tournament exit wasn’t good enough.

• Kenny Hall survived 'politics of college basketball' for Vols Published 3/8/2013 at 7:11 p.m. 16 comments

  At this time last year, Kenny Hall was but a ghost.

• It comes full circle as Elston Turner Jr. gets crack against Vols' team his father was slighted by Published 2/22/2013 at 7:55 p.m. 77 comments

  A 52-year-old Elston Turner Sr. will oversee the court at Reed Arena today. Tucking in a maroon and white jersey for the opening tipoff, No. 31 will likely give his pop a glance and an acknowledging nod.

• Mike Strange: Vols-Cats: It takes two for the rivalry tango Published 2/15/2013 at 8:03 p.m. 9 comments

  Rivalry Week is a made-for-TV basketball promotion, but in Tennessee's case the sneaker fits.

• Mike Strange: Vols gave themselves a chance, but Rupp won again Published 1/15/2013 at 11:48 p.m. 44 comments

  LEXINGTON, Ky. — Snatching a win at Rupp Arena happens about as often as a total solar eclipse.

• Dave Hart: 'We've got to continue the series' Published 1/4/2013 at 8:24 p.m. 24 comments

  Whether Memphis coach Josh Pastner likes it or not, those in charge are working to continue the rivalry between Tennessee and Memphis men's basketball.

• UT's buyout money doesn't count each fiscal year Published 9/19/2012 at 7:20 p.m. 37 comments

  Weaved among a litany of roots that shrunk the University of Tennessee athletic department's financial reserve to below $2 million following the 2011-12 fiscal year was, "Changes in leadership," according to a UT financial update released on Aug. 27.

• Pregame: Plenty of orange for Tennessee in Georgia Dome Published 8/31/2012 at 7:19 p.m. 36 comments

  ATLANTA - Tennessee's 2012 season is kicking off a neutral site that will have plenty of orange.

• Hoops for Hope still going strong Published 8/25/2012 at 6:08 p.m. 9 comments

  David Sexton said the tally is up $30,000. The 49 smiles at Farragut High School said it's much higher.

• Tour of Italy a journey of togetherness for Vol seniors Published 8/15/2012 at 6:28 p.m. 9 comments

  A journey of togetherness for Vols

• Oklahoma State suspends former Vol Phillip Jurick Published 8/8/2012 at 11:23 p.m. 16 comments

  STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State senior center Phillip Jurick has been suspended indefinitely after he pleaded not guilty to charges that he possessed marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

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