Gavin Root named permanent Head Coach of Centre Men’s Basketball
Danville, KY – Centre College Athletics has named Gavin Root the permanent head coach of Centre Men’s Basketball, it was announced Monday. Root was elevated to interim head coach on September 11, 2025, following the retirement of former head coach, Greg Mason. Root also served as acting head coach during the final 10 games of 2024-25 season. “Centre Men’s Basketball has a long history of success over the past 60 years, from Tom Bryant to Mike DeWitt to Greg Mason. Most importantly, these coaches have shaped young men into future leaders in our world, and I believe Coach Root is…
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