Geelong United announce Gatlin and Reid as co-coaches for 2027

Geelong United have announced Demarcus Gatlin and Brent Reid as co-coaches of their Men's team for the 2027 NBL1 South season.

The appointments bring together one of the competition's most decorated players and an experienced coach with a longstanding connection to Geelong's basketball program.

Gatlin moves into coaching following an impressive playing career in NBL1 South, having established himself as one of the competition's leading players.

The American guard was named the inaugural NBL1 South Men's Most Valuable Player in 2019 and has since claimed two Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2024 and 2026.

Gatlin remained a key contributor for Geelong throughout the 2026 season, averaging 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.

He will share the coaching responsibilities with Reid, who most recently served as an assistant coach at Geelong United and brings extensive coaching experience at both domestic and international level.

Reid has served as Head Coach of the Australian Goannas, the national men's deaf basketball team, since 2014, overseeing the program's development and leading Australia at international competitions, including the Deaflympics.

His coaching background also includes experience in the Big V competition, while in 2025 he served as an assistant coach of the NBL1 South Select team that faced the Adelaide 36ers in a pre-season game.

The pair will now take charge of Geelong United's Men's program as co-coaches for the 2027 NBL1 South season, combining Gatlin's recent playing experience with Reid's established coaching background and knowledge of the club.