"At Iowa,
he was a great coach a great friend and he made me feel like I
was a part of his family."
- B.J. Armstrong, former Chicago Bull
"Pearly was always there for me. When I needed somebody to push
me or when I just needed advice, he was the coach I went to see.
After my playing days at Iowa were over, Pearly helped me reach
my goal of playing in the NBA."
- Kevin Gamble, former Boston Celtic
"From the time I met him he was able to get the most out of me
as a player. He understood my personality and knew how to
motivate me. He believed in me when others did not. He still
stays in touch, offering his friendship and advice."
- Brad Lohaus, former Milwaukee Buck
"I wouldn't have made it to the NBA if it wasn't for him. He
showed great patience with me, taught me to improve, and
motivate me to dot it."
- Acie Earl, former Boston Celtic
"I have known and competed against Bruce since he got his start
in coaching at Stanford. He worked hard and learned from a very
successful coach in Tom Davis. He has paid his dues and now he
is showing that he is truly one of the bright young coaches in
the country."
- Coach Lute Olson, University of Arizona
"All too often coaches forget where they came from. That's
not the case with Bruce. Since his days at Southern Indiana,
only one thing has changed -- Now everybody knows what a great
coach he is. Honest, hard working and dedicated, Pearl is
destined for great things in Knoxville."
- Angela Lento, CollegeInsider.com
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