Bruce Pearl is retiring from Auburn in a college hoops bombshell shortly before the season begins.

The 65-year-old is walking away after leading the program to its second ever Final Four last season, per multiple reports.

His son Steve, the team’s associate head coach, will take over as the team’s head coach.

Pearl has coached Auburn for the last 11 seasons, leading them to the NCAA Tournament six times.

He led the Tigers to their first Final Four appearance in 2019.

Before joining Auburn, Pearl coached Tennessee for six seasons, reaching March Madness in all six seasons while making the Sweet 16 three times and the Elite Eight once.

The college basketball season tips off in six weeks.