Now, Pearl faces the ultimate challenge as Auburn prepares for the Final Four in San Antonio, where they’ll face the red-hot Florida Gators. With Walter Clayton Jr. at the helm, Florida has transformed into one of the toughest teams in the nation.

Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl expects star forward Johni Broome to play in Saturday's Final Four contest against the Florida Gators after suffering a hyperextended elbow in the Elite Eight victory over Michigan State.

It is safe to say that Auburn's Bruce Pearl is ecstatic that his team is heading to the Final Four. The No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers beat No. 2 Michigan State on Sunday, 70-64, to claim the South Region title and to secure the last slot in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament that begins next weekend.