Hines compiled an overall record of 92 wins and 119 losses. His Panthers finished 12-13 last season. Hines only had one winning season and that was in 2002-03 when the Panthers went 25-6 in his first year at the helm.
Wilson completes his school year today at Lawrence County. He has commuted from Brookhaven to Monticello the last three years.
"I'm looking forward to the opportunity to come back to Brookhaven where I began my head coaching career," said Wilson. "It will be a good place to finish."
Wilson was an assistant coach to Dale Kimble in 1994-95. From 1995 to 2001 he served as head coach at BHS, compiling 151 wins, and 49 losses, capturing three district championships.
Wilson has been coaching at LCHS for the last 3 years. Prior to that he coached at Woodlawn in Shreveport for 3 years. He also coached 2 years at Warren Central after leaving BHS.
Wilson graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1990 where he played baseball on scholarship. He currently works part-time as a high school umpire and football referee.
In his first year at LCHS, Wilson's Cougars made the second round of the state playoffs. He was 8-18 this past season in a rebuilding campaign.
Wilson will teach physical education BHS. He taught U.S. Government and PE at LCHS.
"Lawrence County was good to me," said Wilson. "They gave me an opportunity to get back in this area."
He graduated from Gibsland-Coleman High School, near Shreveport. He was a 2-sport star in baseball and basketball at Gibsland, helping win 2 state basketball championships.
Wilson is married to Sonya Wilson and they have three children.
"Brookhaven always seems to have some good athletes," said Wilson. "There's always been some talent, here."
Wilson said he wants to meet with the BHS players later this week. He plans to establish a summer workout routine.
During Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting, Brookhaven Superintendent of Education Lea Barrett said she was happy to have Wilson back on staff. "We are delighted to have Coach Wilson with us."
Brookhaven athletic director Tucker Peavey said Wilson would be an asset to the athletic department. "Preston is a quality basketball coach and we are happy to have him with us. He came highly recommended to us from people he had worked with."
Presently, Hines is working with Rebok Blue Chips Scouting Service, based in McKinney, Texas. They evaluate high school basketball players.
Hines said his wife, Katrina, will serve as principal at McComb elementary school this fall. She has been in the McComb school system for three years, previously teaching in Brookhaven.
"I enjoyed coaching at Brookhaven," said Hines. "You have ups and downs in the coaching profession. I enjoyed working with the people, especially Mrs. (Susan) Chapman," retired BHS principal. "It was a learning experience for me."
Hines and his wife have one child, LaRon, age 7. Hines was head coach at Raymond for three years before moving to Brookhaven. He graduated from Hazlehurst in 1990. He attended Co-Lin for two years and then graduated from Jackson State University. He obtained a master's degree in sports administration from JSU.
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