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Wofford College’s men’s basketball program is experiencing a leadership shift with the dismissal of head coach Dwight Perry and associate head coach Tysor Anderson. Their resignations stem from minor NCAA violations related to on-campus dining. Kevin Giltner, a former player and current assistant coach at Virginia Tech, has been appointed as the new head coach. As the program looks to recover from recent controversies and rebuild, Giltner aims to restore the team’s competitive edge while ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations.
Spartanburg, South Carolina – Wofford College’s men’s basketball program is undergoing a significant leadership change following the dismissal of head coach Dwight Perry and associate head coach Tysor Anderson on September 12th. Their resignations are linked to a controversy regarding minor violations involving on-campus dining cards, raising concerns about the program’s compliance with NCAA rules.
Perry, who took over as interim head coach in December 2022, was formally promoted to the full-time position after completing the 2022-2023 season. During his time leading the team, he recorded 48 wins and 43 losses, yielding a .527 winning percentage. Last season, the team achieved a record of 19-16 but struggled to recapture the success experienced during previous years.
In a prompt move to stabilize the program, Kevin Giltner, a former Wofford player from 2008-2012 and current assistant coach at Virginia Tech, has been appointed as the new head basketball coach. Giltner is familiar with Wofford’s basketball heritage and played a key role in two NCAA Tournament appearances during his collegiate career. Following his playing days, he served as an assistant coach for six years under Mike Young, who has a lengthy tenure at Wofford spanning three decades.
The recent dismissals come in the wake of the basketball program’s ongoing challenges, particularly since their participation in the NCAA Tournament in 2025 under Perry. The college self-reported violations associated with improper benefits, specifically that players utilized meal cards meant for on-campus students while they resided off-campus. Fortunately, all players implicated in the situation have been reinstated after an initial period of unease regarding potential sanctions.
This leadership shakeup follows a previous controversy involving former coach Jay McAuley, who was terminated due to infractions concerning practice schedules. Such upheaval has raised questions about the stability and future direction of the Wofford men’s basketball program. The program faces additional hurdles given Wofford’s small size, accommodating fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students. This presents unique challenges when it comes to building a competitive basketball team at the NCAA level.
As the program transitions under Giltner’s leadership, he will need to work on not only adhering to NCAA regulations but also rebuilding a team capable of returning to its winning form. With his prior experience at both Wofford and Virginia Tech, Giltner has a strong foundation to guide the young athletes and instill a sense of discipline and accountability in the program.
The Wofford community will be watching closely as the new basketball era begins, hoping for a restoration of the program’s former glory and continued adherence to NCAA standards.
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