Billy Donovan returned to the city where he became a legend, wiping tears from his eyes as he saw his signature on the court between the three-point line and the key.
It’s an honor that’s arguably just as big as being inducted into the basketball hall of fame, something that is surely in the cards for the two-time National Championship coach. A lot of coaches are in the hall of fame, not many had such an impact at one institution that they have a piece of the arena named for them.
“It’s just really emotional for me, and I’m really humbled,” Donovan said.