 Watson during the 2009-10 USI season | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 18, 1960 Paris, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Eastern Illinois |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1986–1988 | Nebraska–Omaha (assistant) |
| 1988–2009 | Southern Illinois (assistant) |
| 2009–2020 | Southern Indiana |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 251-82 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 GLVC tournament (2012, 2014) 1 NCAA Division II Midwest Regional (2019) | |
| Awards | |
| GLVC Coach of the Year (2010) | |
Rodney Watson (born July 18, 1960) is an American basketball coach and the former head coach for the University of Southern Indiana. Watson succeeded Rick Herdes, who resigned following a scandal that ultimately resulted in suspension from postseason play for one year.