Bruce Pearl is staying put in Auburn.
The Tigers agreed to a new long-term contract with the men's basketball bench boss, director of athletics Allen Greene announced Friday.
Pearl's deal will pay him $5.4 million annually over eight years, with a $250,000 annual escalator, the school announced Saturday.
He had been linked to Louisville's job opening after the Cardinals mutually parted ways with Chris Mack earlier this week.
🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨🚨@coachbrucepearl is🔒for life! #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/vtfZ8yWFAF
— Allen Greene (@AGreeneIV) January 29, 2022
Auburn has gone 157-93 since hiring Pearl in March 2014. The 61-year-old has guided the program to one SEC regular-season title, a conference tournament crown, and a Final Four appearance.
The Tigers recently became the nation's top-ranked team for the first time in school history.
Auburn is 19-1 on the season, including an 8-0 mark in SEC play.
