Bruce Pearl Banned by Auburn After Alleged Affair with Kamala Harris

Auburn Head Coach Accused of Inappropriate Relationship

Pending Investigation Could Lead to Further Discipline

Auburn University has placed men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl on administrative leave following allegations of an affair with U.S. Senator Kamala Harris. The university announced the decision in a statement released on Friday, one day after the allegations were first reported by CNN.

According to CNN, the alleged affair took place in 2018 while Harris was a member of the U.S. Senate and Pearl was coaching at Auburn. The report alleges that the two had a sexual relationship that lasted for several months.

Both Pearl and Harris have denied the allegations. However, Auburn has launched an independent investigation into the matter. The investigation is being led by the university's Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.

If the investigation finds that Pearl violated university policy, he could face further disciplinary action, including termination.

Pearl has been head coach at Auburn since 2014. He has led the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four appearance in 2019.

Harris is a Democratic U.S. Senator from California. She is a former prosecutor and Attorney General of California.

The allegations against Pearl and Harris have sent shockwaves through the college basketball world. Auburn is a major basketball power, and Pearl is one of the most successful coaches in the country.

The investigation into the allegations is ongoing. It is unclear at this time what the outcome of the investigation will be.

However, the allegations have already had a significant impact on Pearl and Auburn. Pearl has been placed on leave, and the university's reputation has been tarnished.

The allegations have also raised questions about the future of college basketball. The sport has been rocked by a series of scandals in recent years, and the allegations against Pearl are just the latest example of the problems facing the sport.

It is unclear at this time what the future holds for Pearl and Auburn. However, the allegations against him are a serious matter, and they could have a significant impact on the future of the program.