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Logan • Louis Wilson, the head coach at Division II Adams State since 2010, has been named an assistant at Utah State, the school announced Thursday.

Wilson brings 23 years of experience to the staff of new Aggie head coach Tim Duryea, who replaced Stew Morrill in April.

"I'm grateful to Coach Duryea for the opportunity to be a part of a special university like Utah State, a community like Logan and a basketball program like the Aggies," Wilson said.

At Adams State, Wilson led the Grizzlies to a pair of 20-win seasons. He finished his tenure as the winningest coach in school history by winning percentage (.674).

Wilson's teams advanced to three Division II national tournaments in five years and ranked as high as No. 11 in the nation. Under Wilson, Adams State posted victories over ranked opponents every year and also captured a road win at Utah in 2011.

"We are thrilled to have such an accomplished coach join our basketball staff," Duryea said. "Simply put, Louis is a winner. He is exceptional in all areas of our profession and his ability to relate to recruits, their families and his own players are outstanding."

Prior to Adams State, Wilson was the associate head coach at Cal State-Northridge. He helped the Matadors win back-to-back Big West Conference championships in 2008 and 2009. CSUN also captured a Big West tournament in 2009.

Wilson began his coaching career as an assistant at Idaho State (1998-2006) and Southern Utah (1992-98). He played at William Jewell College and was inducted in the school's Hall of the Fame as a member of the 1987-88 team, which finished with a 32-2 record.