The University of Minnesota Duluth Men's Basketball Coach Justin Wieck was named one of the top 50 most impactful Division-II coaches by Silver Waves Media.

The honor recognizes coach Wieck's leadership, sustained success, and lasting contributions to Division-II basketball, leaving a lasting impact on student athletes, the UMD Men's Basketball program, and the Division-II basketball community as a whole.

Wieck and the Bulldogs continue their season with a trip down to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they will play the Emporia State Hornets on Friday and the Missouri Western Griffons on Saturday. Tipoff against the Hornets is set for 5:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. against the Griffons.