News Release

Watson retires as UDM men's basketball coach

On March 5, Perry Watson, the second-winningest head coach of the Detroit Titans men's basketball team, announced his retirement after 15 seasons on the job.

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.

Release date: March 05, 2008

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