Hiring Billy Donlon after his playing career was a no-brainer for WSU head coach Brad Brownell as success has followed the 30-year coach much of his career. Donlon was an important cog in Brownell's success at UNC-Wilmington and it has followed him to Wright State.

Donlon, a former UNCW player who just finished his fourth season under Brownell as an assistant for the Seahwaks, played an integral role in the success at Wilmington. The Northbrook, Illinois, native returned to his alma mater after completing a professional playing career in Germany and coaching stints at American and St. Peter's.

"As a former player and coach at UNCW, he understands what it takes to build a successful program," Brownell said. "His experience on successful college teams and playing professionally overseas as well as his infectious enthusiasm will benefit our players greatly."

Donlon received one of the CAA's most prestigious honors in his senior year. He was selected as the recipient of the Dean Ehlers Award for Leadership, presented annually to the player who embodies the highest standards of leadership, integrity and sportsmanship through academic and athletic achievements.

Donlon began his coaching career as an assistant at American in 1999-00 and then moved on to St. Peter's for one season in 2000-01.

In May of 2001, Donlon returned to the court as the starting point guard for the Irish National Team. He also played professionally in Bourg en Bresse in France and with the Avitos Giesssen team in Giessen, Germany.

Donlon Notes
Hometown: Northbrook, IL
Birthdate: Feb. 10, 1977
Education: BA History UNCW, 1999

Experience:
Ass't Coach American 1999-00
Ass't Coach St. Peter's 2000-01
Ass't Coach UNC Wilmington 2002-2006
Associate Head Coach Wright State 2006-present