Auburn basketball has risen to prominence under head coach Bruce Pearl, culminating in an SEC championship and a notable increase in fan engagement and attendance. Charles Barkley reflects on this transformation, highlighting how expectations have shifted from simply participating in March Madness to anticipating deeper runs in the tournament. Prior to Pearl's tenure, the team struggled with a losing record for most of the previous 15 years. Now, attendance is robust, with fans eagerly supporting the team, emphasizing their growth and competitive success.
"Before Pearl arrived in 2014, Auburn had finished with a sub-.500 record in 12 of the previous 15 seasons, with an average attendance that filled less than 65% of its home arena."
"Charles Barkley noted the transformation of Auburn basketball under Bruce Pearl, saying that the expectation now is to win multiple March Madness games each season."
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