Detroit, MI -- (Sports Network) - University of Detroit head basketball coach Perry Watson announced his retirement Wednesday, after 15 seasons and more than 250 wins.

Watson coached in only 14 games this season before taking a medical leave of absence on January 7, though he still oversaw the program in an administrative role.

After being hired in June 1993, Watson guided the Titans to 10 winning seasons and three Horizon League championships. Two of his most successful seasons came in 1998 and 1999, when Detroit won 25 games, the league championship and captured first-round wins in the NCAA Tournament -- over St. John's and UCLA, respectively.

Watson's overall record of 261-198 gives him more wins than any other Detroit coach aside from Bob Calihan.

"I was blessed to have the opportunity to bring excitement and winning back to Titan Territory. We had some very good years, and a couple of disappointing ones," said Watson. "I wish the Titans success as they move forward."

The Titans' 2007-08 season ended on Tuesday with a loss to Wright State in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament, dropping their overall record to 7-23.

Associate coach Kevin Mondro took over during Watson's medical leave on an interim basis.

A committee will be formed to begin a search for Watson's successor.