Minnesota State University Moorhead athletic director Doug Peters has announced that Justin Wieck has been promoted to associate head coach for Dragon men’s basketball.
Wieck has been an assistant at MSUM since May of 2014. In his three previous seasons with the Dragons, they have posted an overall record of 89-16 and advanced to three straight NCAA tournaments.
“It is a significant advancement as far as I am concerned,” MSUM head coach Chad Walthall said. “It is well-deserved based on Justin’s loyalty and commitment to the Dragon basketball program. The conference and national success we have enjoyed is very rewarding. Justin has been a key component to that success.”
In 2016-17, an experienced group of upperclassmen helped post a 24-6 record and win the NSIC Regular Season Championship and the NSIC North Division title for the fourth consecutive season. MSUM made its third consecutive NCAA Tournament, marking three out of three years since the arrival of Wieck. For the second consecutive season, the Dragons posted a 19-3 mark in NSIC play.
“I am extremely honored for this opportunity that Doug Peters and Chad Walthall have given me,” Wieck said. “In my three years with the Dragon program, we have achieved new heights of NSIC and NCAA success. Coach Walthall has allowed me to grow and expand in my responsibilities within our program, something I am very grateful for. MSUM and the Fargo-Moorhead community provide an unparalleled opportunity for our student-athletes to showcase on the biggest stage. Thank you to our former and current players who have put so much of their heart and soul into our program. I’ve learned more from you than can be measured. I look forward to continuing to compete for championships and help our student-athletes achieve their dreams at MSUM.”
In 2015-16, the experienced MSUM team posted a 30-6 record and won the NSIC North Division title for the third consecutive season. MSUM’s postseason run included a trip to the NSIC Tournament Championship game and another NCAA Tournament appearance. The Dragons posted a 19-3 conference record and recorded a school record 16 straight victories during the season. MSUM spent 19 straight weeks ranked in the top 10 in the NABC National poll, including a No. 7 final ranking.
Wieck helped the Dragon men to a historic season in 2014-15. The Dragons finished a school record 35-4, won the NCAA Central Region and advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite 8 for the first time in school history. The Dragons were NSIC Co-Champions and also won the NSIC North Division for a second straight year.
“I’m fired up to name Coach Wieck as the Dragons Associate Head Coach,” Peters said. “The value he adds to the program is invaluable and I am proud he is a Dragon.”
Prior to arriving at MSUM, Wieck spent two seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Jamestown, compiling a 32-31 record. He coached four players to a total of five all-conference honors, including four first team all-conference selections, and two All-American selections.
Previous to his role at Northern State, Wieck spent four years as video coordinator at his alma mater, the University of Iowa, from 2006-2010. Wieck earned his bachelor’s degree in finance in 2006 and his master’s degree in sports administration in 2008 from the University of Iowa. Wieck and his wife, Laura, have two children – son Jordy (5) and daughter Anya (3).
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