CBS Sports Welcomes Bruce Pearl and Robbie Hummel as Analysts

CBS Sports has announced the addition of former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl and former Purdue University standout Robbie Hummel to its college basketball coverage team. Both analysts will participate in regular-season game broadcasts and provide insights during studio segments. Their roles will extend to the NCAA Tournament, where Pearl will serve as a studio analyst, and Hummel will contribute as a game analyst.

Bruce Pearl recently stepped down from his coaching position at Auburn, where he enjoyed a successful tenure that included leading the Tigers to their second-ever Final Four appearance. Pearl’s coaching career concluded last month when Auburn faced Florida in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers finished the season as the No. 1 team in the nation, securing a top seed in the tournament after concluding the regular season with a remarkable 32-6 record, the most wins in the program’s history.

Hummel, who previously played for Purdue, is set to return to CBS Sports after an earlier stint. His experience as a player will add depth to the network’s analysis during the season and the NCAA Tournament, commonly referred to as March Madness.

The announcement comes at a time when CBS Sports aims to strengthen its college basketball broadcasting team. In addition to Pearl and Hummel, CBS Sports is known for its extensive coverage of college sports, including partnerships with TNT Sports for joint tournament coverage, enhancing the viewing experience for fans.

For Auburn, the transition following Pearl’s departure will see his son, Steven Pearl, take on the head coaching role. Steven has been an assistant coach with the program since 2017, working closely under his father’s guidance.

Throughout his coaching career, Bruce Pearl accumulated an impressive record of 706-268, with significant tenures at institutions such as Southern Indiana, Milwaukee, Tennessee, and Auburn. His strategic insights and experience are expected to greatly benefit CBS Sports’ coverage, providing viewers with expert commentary and analysis throughout the basketball season.

As the college basketball landscape evolves, the addition of Pearl and Hummel represents CBS Sports’ commitment to delivering quality sports programming. Fans can look forward to their contributions during the upcoming season and the highly anticipated NCAA Tournament, which showcases some of the best talent in collegiate athletics.