Auburn is an amazing place to be 'if you love your God,' Bruce Pearl says

Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl responds to criticism of his views on OutKick's 'Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich.'

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl is the last person to shy away from standing up for what he believes in on or off the court.

Because of that, he’s received criticism from USA Today columnist Dan Wolken and former CNN contributor Roland Martin – among others – about his beliefs and how it could affect his recruiting classes. Wolken wondered about recruiting aloud on X while Martin wrote on X that Black parents should consider Pearl’s personal views before choosing whether their child should play for his basketball team.

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Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl reacts after a called foul during the Mississippi State Bulldogs game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on March 16, 2024. (Steve Roberts-USA Today Sports)

Pearl on Thursday appeared on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich" and explained why anyone should consider Auburn University as their school to get a higher education.

"They should come to Auburn because it’s an amazing school," Peal said. "It lives by the Auburn creed. We can have these discussions on our campus. If you want to pray before your meal, you’re gonna be comfortable to pray before your meal at Auburn. It is safe. 

"It is a little bit leaning conservative, but if you love your God, if you love your country, if you want to love your neighbor, if you want to be great, Auburn is an amazing place to come."

Pearl explained why African American families should consider playing for Auburn.

Auburn Tigers coach Bruce Pearl at a press conference at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington, on March 21, 2024.