• In 2008, his first year as head coach, Coach Peele led Winthrop to a Big South Conference title along with an appearance in the NCAA tournament.

• In 1996, led UNC Greensboro to the NCAA tournament for first time in the history of the school.

• While at Virginia Tech, Peele demonstrated his ability as an excellent recruiter. The 2002-2003 recruiting class at Virginia Tech was ranked in the top 30 in the country.