Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl spoke out about the American hostage held by Hamas, saying that he was inspired by God to do so. Pearl expressed his gratitude for the blessings his team has received and decided to bring up Edan Alexander's name during a press conference. He also discussed the spread of antisemitism on college campuses and the support for Hamas. Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier, is one of the hostages still held in Gaza, and Hamas has offered to release him and other hostages if Israel recommits to a ceasefire agreement.