Billy Donovan Parents

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Billy Donovan
Billy Donovan at a Chicago Bulls v New York Knicks game

Billy Donovan is a basketball coach who holds the position of head coach for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He was born on May 30, 1965, in Rockville Centre, New York, and has a distinguished career as both a player and a coach. Donovan played college basketball at Providence College, guiding his team to the Final Four in 1987. In the 1987 NBA Draft, he was selected by the Utah Jazz in the third round (68th overall), but he did not make it through to the regular season after being waived. Nevertheless, he went on to play professionally for several teams including the Wyoming Wildcatters in 1987, followed by stints with the New York Knicks from 1987 to 1988 and then with Rapid City Thrillers.

He began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Kentucky Wildcats in 1989 before taking on his first head coaching role with Marshall’s Thundering Herd from 1994 until 1996. Following that tenure, he served as head coach for Florida from 1996 to 2015 and later for Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015 until now with Chicago Bulls starting in 2020. As a head coach, one of Donovan's most notable accomplishments includes winning consecutive NCAA national championships while at Florida in both 2006 and 2007.

Who are Billy Donovan’s parents?

Billy Donovan's parents are Bill Donovan Sr. and Joan Donovan, and he was born and raised in Rockville Centre, New York. Billy Donovan also has a sister, Margaret.

Who is Billy Donovan’s father?

Billy Donovan's father is Bill Donovan Sr., a former basketball player at Boston College. He ranks as the third-highest scorer in the history of the Boston College Eagles men's basketball team. Serving as a three-year starter and team captain during his final year, he accumulated 1,012 points throughout his college career, marking him as only the fourth player to surpass 1,000 points in the school’s records.

Over his three seasons with the Eagles, he averaged 14.5 points per game and guided his teams to an overall record of 40 wins and 29 losses. In addition to these achievements, Bill Donovan was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000.

Throughout his time working in the textile industry, Bill Donovan Sr. also took on coaching responsibilities for some of his son's youth basketball teams and has practiced basketball with Billy Donovan.

What nationality are Billy Donovan’s parents?

Billy Donovan's parents, Bill Donovan Sr. and Joan Donovan are both of American nationality. They raised their family in Rockville Centre, New York, United States.

FAQs on Billy Donovan

A. Billy Donovan was born on May 30, 1965, in Rockville Centre, New York.

A. He attended Providence College, where he played basketball for the Providence Friars men's basketball team.

A. Billy Donovan previously coached at Marshall University, the University of Florida (where he won two national championships), and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and is the head coach of Chicago Bulls, as of 2024.

A. He won two NCAA championships with the University of Florida in 2006 and 2007.

 A. Yes, Billy Donovan is married to Christine Donovan, and they have four children together.

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