So a highly-successful college basketball coach -- who'd led his school to its first No. 1 national ranking ever -- is fired over NCAA violations, which included him lying to the NCAA. Where do you think he'd be, say, 18 months later? You probably wouldn't guess this: Bruce Pearl this month begins appearing in a prominent on-air role for what amounts to college basketball's lead marketing arm -- ESPN. Exiled Pearl returning to basketball scene with ESPN
So, he saw coaching as a vehicle to get into broadcasting. Glad to see he was committed to his craft.
Spinnnnnnnn! Or lying. yep, probably the later. Hope he does well. He'll make a good talking head with plenty of schtick.