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Wofford College Hires Kevin Giltner Amid Scandal

9/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Wofford College will hire Kevin Giltner as the new head basketball coach, replacing Dwight Perry, who was fired due to an investigation into improper benefits for players.
The investigation found that players misused meal cards intended for on-campus students while living off-campus.
Giltner, a Wofford alum, has served as an assistant at Virginia Tech since 2019 and previously coached at Wofford.
Six players were initially ruled ineligible but were reinstated after Wofford self-reported the violations.
The NCAA denied any reports of suspensions, confirming no action was taken against the athletic department.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, the NCAA tightened regulations on athlete benefits following scandals at universities, including Wofford College, where players misused meal cards. This echoed past compliance issues at institutions like the University of Miami. The hiring of Kevin Giltner as head coach aims to restore integrity within the program, highlighting ongoing challenges in balancing competitive athletics with NCAA guidelines.

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Story summary

Wofford College will hire Kevin Giltner as the new head basketball coach, replacing Dwight Perry, who was fired due to an investigation into improper benefits for players.
The investigation found that players misused meal cards intended for on-campus students while living off-campus.
Giltner, a Wofford alum, has served as an assistant at Virginia Tech since 2019 and previously coached at Wofford.
Six players were initially ruled ineligible but were reinstated after Wofford self-reported the violations.
The NCAA denied any reports of suspensions, confirming no action was taken against the athletic department.

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