William John Donovan Jr. is a basketball coach and is the head coach of the Chicago Bulls as of November 2024. A former NBA player, Donovan played for the New York Knicks from 1987 to 1988. He was selected by the Utah Jazz as their 68th overall pick in the third round of the 1987 NBA Draft but was waived by the Jazz before the regular season began. Additionally, he played for the Wyoming Wildcatters and the Rapid City Thrillers in the Continental Basketball Association.
Billy Donovan began his basketball career as a graduate coach for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team in 1989. He was later promoted to associate head coach in 1992. After his time at Kentucky, he served as head coach for both the Marshall Thundering Herd men's basketball team and the Florida Gators men's basketball team between 1994-2015. While coaching for the Gators, Donovan won back to back NCAA Championships in 2006 and 2007. He made his NBA coaching debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 30, 2015. Although he initially signed a contract with the Orlando Magic in 2007, he withdrew from the contract and remained with the Florida Gators.
Billy Donovan Nationality
Billy Donovan is American by nationality. He was born in Rockville Center, New York on May 30, 1965. Donovan attended Providence College in 1983, and played for the Providence Friars men's basketball team until 1987, earning the nickname "Billy the Kid" by Providence fans. He finished his collegiate career with an averaged over 20 points and 7 assists per game during his senior year. Donovan was inducted into the Friars' Hall of Fame in 1999, according to the Friars official website. Donovan also coached the USA men's basketball team. He was the coach for the 2012 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Brazil, the 2014 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in United States, and the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Czech Republic. He won gold medals in all the competitions.
Billy Donovan Hometown
Billy Donovan was raised in Rockville Centre, New York, with his older sister, Margaret, and his parents, Bill Donovan Sr. and Joan Donovan. Billy Donovan graduated from St. Agnes Cathedral School in Rockville Centre, New York. His father, Bill Donovan Sr. played for the Boston College Eagles men's basketball program and became the third-leading scorer. During his senior year, he led his high school team to win the Long Island Catholic High School Championship, where he played as a point guard under coach Frank Morris.
Billy Donovan Birthplace
Billy Donovan was born on May 30, 1965, in Rockville Centre, New York, United States. Billy Donovan married Christine Hasbrouck in 1989, and they have four children named Billy, Hasbrouck, Bryan, and William Donovan III, according to the Providence college's official website.
FAQs on Billy Donovan
A. Billy Donovan is 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall.
A. Billy Donovan played basketball from 1987 to 1989.
A. As of November 2024, Billy Donovan has coached for 36 years.
A. Billy Donovan won the NCAA Championship in 2006 and 2007 as a coach.
