Wingate University's head men's basketball coach, Brian Good, has been named the Southeast District co-Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Additionally, Donell Nixon has earned first team All-Southeast District accolades and adds this honor to his SAC Player of the Year accolade. Good guided the Bulldogs to a 22-9 overall record and a share of the regular season SAC title, marking their first championship since 2006-07. Nixon, the third player in program history to earn SAC Player of the Year honors, boasted impressive statistics and national rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Good led the Bulldogs to a 22-9 overall record and a 16-4 league play record.
  • Nixon scored 18.2 points per game, with 5.3 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game.
State of Play
  • Good and Mark Vanderslice of USC Aiken were named Co-Coaches of the Year for the NABC Southeast District.
  • Three of Wingate's players received All-SAC accolades this season.
Bottom Line

Brian Good and Donell Nixon's recognition highlights the success of Wingate University's men's basketball team, showcasing their impressive performance and the significant contributions of their coach and players.