Career
Perry was the head coach at his alma mater, the University of Idaho, for five seasons, from 2001 to 2006. He has also served as an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers, University of Southern Mississippi, Iowa State University, and Utah State University. He was an advance scout and pro personnel scout for the Indiana Pacers.
During his tenure at Colorado State, the Rams have appeared in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and the National Invitational Tournament, as well as enjoyed the best start to a season in program history (12-0), had the longest winning streak in program history (14), have been nationally ranked in the Associated Press and United States of America Today Coaches polls.
Prominent players who have worked with Perry include Josip Juraj Avila, Jamaal Tinsley, Marcus Fizer and Colton Iverson. Perry has appeared in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament with Southern Mississippi (2012), Iowa State (2000, 2001) and Utah State (1998).
He helped Iowa State to an Elite Eight appearance, two Big 12 regular-season championships, a Big 12 conference tournament championship and a school-record 39 game winning streak. Prior to coaching, Perry played for the University of Idaho for two seasons.
Under new head coach Larry Eustachy, he was named the Vandals" Most Outstanding Player as a senior in 1991.
Perry was recruited to Moscow in 1989 by Davis after playing two years at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas. Perry received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Idaho in 1995.
