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Wofford Dismisses Coach Perry Amid Coaching Instability

9/13/2025

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Wofford has dismissed head coach Dwight Perry less than two months before the 2025-26 basketball season.
Perry, who led the team to the NCAA Tournament in March, recorded 48 wins and 43 losses over three seasons.
Assistant Drew Gibson has been named interim head coach.
Perry's firing continues a trend of coaching instability at Wofford, following Jay McAuley's resignation in December 2022.
No specific reason for Perry's dismissal has been reported, creating uncertainty for players amid potential transfers.

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Wofford has dismissed head coach Dwight Perry less than two months before the 2025-26 basketball season.
Perry, who led the team to the NCAA Tournament in March, recorded 48 wins and 43 losses over three seasons.
Assistant Drew Gibson has been named interim head coach.
Perry's firing continues a trend of coaching instability at Wofford, following Jay McAuley's resignation in December 2022.
No specific reason for Perry's dismissal has been reported, creating uncertainty for players amid potential transfers.