Philip Pearson

Philip James Pearson (born February 16, 1971) is an American basketball assistant coach for Kennesaw State. During part of the 2008–09 college basketball season, he was the interim head coach for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.

Early life Pearson was born in Montgomery, Alabama and attended high school at Jeff Davis High School, where he lettered in basketball and baseball and was also named an all-city basketball player.

He attended the University of Alabama between 1989 and 1994 where he played varsity basketball for five seasons, before graduating in December 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Pearson lost his first game in charge of the Tide, an 89–80 decision in favor of Arkansas on January 29, before earning his first victory in a 75–70 win over Georgia two days later. Alabama's NCAA tournament hopes fell short when the team was eliminated by Tennessee 70–67 in the second round of the SEC tournament.

Alabama finished the season with an 18–14 record, with a 6–7 record under Pearson. He continued to lead Alabama as acting interim head coach until March 27, when it was announced that the school had hired Anthony Grant.

Georgia On April 8, 2009, Pearson was named as an assistant coach at the University of Georgia, under new Bulldogs coach Mark Fox.

Head coaching record

Personal life Pearson has two daughters and one son.