ST. LOUIS — Coaching circles are small, particularly in a college hoops hotbed like Southwest Ohio. So when Wright State decided to fire head coach Billy Donlon this past week, other coaches in the area took particular notice.
After all, Donlon went 22-13 this past season, and the Raiders advanced to the Horizon League championship before losing to Wisconsin-Green Bay. He won at least 20 games in three of the last four seasons.
Xavier coach Chris Mack didn’t hold back his displeasure when asked about the Wright State decision during his Thursday press conference at the Scottrade Center.