Pearl, Pitino share AP coach award in first-ever tie

The successes this season by Bruce Pearl at Auburn and Rick Pitino at St. John’s led to the first tie in the 58-year history of The Associated Press men’s college basketball Coach of the Year award.

​The successes this season by Bruce Pearl at Auburn and Rick Pitino at St. John’s led to the first tie in the 58-year history of The Associated Press men’s college basketball Coach of the Year award.