Watson retires as UDM men's basketball coach

During his tenure at UDM, Watson's teams claimed three conference championships, in 1994, 1998 and 1999. He retires with a career win-loss record of 261-198, totaling more victories than any other Titan coach besides the legendary Bob Calihan.

University of Detroit Mercy President Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., praised Watson's legacy. "UDM has indeed been blessed to have Perry Watson as head men's basketball coach for the past 15 years. He has been totally dedicated to our student-athletes and their success on the court, in the classroom and in their lives."

UDM Athletic Director Keri Gaither Gaither announced that Watson will be recognized for his years of service to the basketball program at the Titans' 2008 post-season banquet, to be held on March 17 at Detroit Golf Club.

For more, see the DetroitTitans.com story.

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The University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's largest private Catholic University, offering approximately 100 majors and programs in 60 academic fields. Sponsored by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, the University has three campuses located in downtown and northwest Detroit.

UDM was ranked among the top tier of Midwestern master's universities in U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" – 2009 edition.  UDM was also rated one of the top 15 institutions in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" category.

Publish date: March 05, 2008