Auburn's Bruce Pearl Named Chairman Of Us Israel Education Association

Auburn Tigers men’s hoops coach Bruce Pearl was named nan president of nan Board of Directors for nan U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) connected Thursday.

Pearl is 1 of nan fistful of Jewish coaches successful assemblage basketball. He has been 1 of nan astir outspoken supporters of Israel, which only grew successful nan aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7 violent attack. He was 1 of 3 Jewish caput coaches who made nan NCAA Final Four past weekend.

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Auburn caput coach Bruce Pearl yells during believe astatine nan Final Four of nan NCAA assemblage hoops tourney connected Friday, April 4, 2025 successful San Antonio. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

"I americium profoundly honored to beryllium named Chairman of nan U.S. Israel Education Association, and dream I tin moreover statesman to capable nan shoes of outgoing Chair Dr. Phil Roe, erstwhile personnel of Congress and Chair of nan House Veterans Affairs Committee," Pearl said successful a news release.

"My acquisition successful Israel was transformative. I felt it was my work to go much progressive successful nan ngo of USIEA and educating elder authorities leaders successful America connected nan value of supporting Israel. I besides shared this important travel pinch my team. In August 2022, Auburn University became nan first Division I hoops squad to play a master Israeli team, marking a historical infinitesimal successful some assemblage athletics and U.S.-Israel relations. I’m proud to proceed advocating for greater knowing and collaboration betwixt our 2 nations."

Auburn Tigers caput coach Bruce Pearl reacts connected nan tribunal against nan Georgia Bulldogs astatine Stegeman Coliseum successful Athens, Georgia, connected Jan. 18, 2025. (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)

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The USIEA has helped build nan narration betwixt U.S. and Israeli leaders and fortify their connection connected cardinal issues.

Pearl’s goal is to amplify nan mission.

"I’ve dedicated overmuch of my life to school young group astir nan value of leadership, values, and knowing different perspectives," Pearl added. "My activity pinch USIEA aligns pinch those principles, and I’m excited to proceed building a span of knowing betwixt these 2 awesome nations."

Auburn Tigers coach Bruce Pearl astatine a property convention astatine Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena successful Spokane, Washington, connected March 21, 2024. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

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Pearl led Auburn to a 32-6 record. The Tigers’ Final Four quality was nan team’s first since 2019. Pearl has led Auburn to its only 2 Final Fours.

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