[2] 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.

[1] While playing basketball, he was named as the Paul Bryant Student-Athlete of the Year and President's list academic honor roll.

[2] In 1997, while working for the athletics department, he graduated from Murray State with a Master of Arts in Health, Physical Education & Recreation.

[3] Pearson lost his first game in charge of the Tide, an 89–80 decision in favor of Arkansas on January 29,[4] before earning his first victory in a 75–70 win over Georgia two days later.

[7] He continued to lead Alabama as acting interim head coach until March 27,[8] when it was announced that the school had hired Anthony Grant.