Billy Donovan

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American college basketball player, professional basketball player, point guard, college basketball coach, NCAA Tournament championship coach

William John Donovan Jr. is an American professional basketball coach and former player who was formerly the head coach of the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before moving to the NBA, he served as the head basketball coach at the University of Florida from 1996 to 2015, and led his Florida Gator teams to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007, as well as an NCAA championship appearance in 2000. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2025.

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William John Donovan and William John Donovan Jr.

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Billy Donovan Resigns From Bulls

Billy Donovan has resigned as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons and a single playoff appearance.

Billy Donovan resigns as coach of the Bulls after six seasons Boston Globe — Apr 21, 17:49 PM
Basketball Hall of Famer Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons Fox News — Apr 21, 17:36 PM
Billy Donovan Steps Down as Bulls Coach After Six Seasons Newsweek — Apr 21, 16:07 PM
Sources: Donovan to step down as Bulls coach ESPN — Apr 21, 15:36 PM
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan resigns after six seasons UPI — Apr 21, 15:28 PM
Billy Donovan to leave post as Bulls head coach, reports say al.com — Apr 21, 15:08 PM
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan quits as major rebuild looms The Independent — Apr 21, 15:56 PM
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan resigns after 6 seasons ABC News — Apr 21, 14:54 PM
Billy Donovan bolting Bulls after six seasons as franchise blows it all up NY Post — Apr 21, 14:49 PM
Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls coach after six seasons CBS Sports — Apr 21, 14:45 PM
Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls coach. Who might replace him? USA Today — Apr 21, 15:03 PM
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan resigns after 6 seasons AP News — Apr 21, 14:44 PM
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan dramatically quits after six seasons following failure to make the playoffs again Daily Mail — Apr 21, 14:38 PM
Bulls coach Billy Donovan steps away after six seasons at the helm Chicago Sun-Times — Apr 21, 14:30 PM
Michael Wilbon Issues Strong Warning to Bulls After Billy Donovan Exit Newsweek — Apr 21, 17:44 PM
Billy Donovan goes, but abysmal run of Bull-y ball remains. Why would anyone bet on a change for the better? Chicago Sun-Times — Apr 21, 21:12 PM