WEATHERFORD, Okla. – In front of the newly constructed basketball display in the Pioneer Cellular Event Center, a crowded lobby of supporters and media members gathered for a meet & greet to welcome Brett Weiberg as the new head men's basketball coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
'What Others Are Saying About Brett Weiberg'
"Coach Weiberg is a great representative of what it means to be a transformational college basketball coach! He cares about people and their success. He's a great hire for SWOSU!"
- Ben McCollum; Northwest Missouri Men's Basketball Coach, four-time national champion, five-time Division II National Coach of the Year
"Brett Weiberg will be a tremendous asset to the whole campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State. It won't take long for all he comes in contact with to see what kind of program he will build there. He is a fantastic coach who does everything the right way."
- Bob Hoffman; Central Oklahoma Men's Basketball Coach, former NAIA national champion & MIAA Coach of the Year
"Brett Weiberg is an outstanding hire for the Bulldogs. I have watched him play as a player and coach for many years. He will put a team on the floor that Southwestern fans will enjoy watching. He has coached at three levels and knows Oklahoma basketball. He will compete well in the GAC."
- Dan Hays; retired Oklahoma Christian Men's Basketball Coach, multiple Hall of Fame inductee (NAIA, OC Athletic, ENMU Athletic, OCA, OBCA)
"A great hire by SWOSU! Brett is a tireless worker and will build the program the right way with athletes that compete for championships, graduate, and are active in their community. Brett has an unbelievable family that will bring tremendous energy to the arena. His deep roots in Oklahoma will serve the university well for years to come and build a championship culture right away. Congratulations!"
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Kurt McGuffin; University of Tennessee at Martin Athletic Director
"I've known Coach Weiberg for a long time. I recruited players from Brett and his dad at NOC-Tonkawa for my entire career. Brett was also my first full-time assistant coach and did an amazing job. He has the experience, knowledge, and connections to bring SWOSU back to the top. Brett's also a family man that will be a great fit in the Weatherford community!"
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Todd Thurman; Metropolitan State University Athletic Director, former SWOSU A.D. & Head Coach
photo credit: Cody Roper, Outback Frames
