Donlon Named Coach of the Year; Darling Second Team
3/4/2013 5:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Wright State men's basketball coach Billy Donlon was named the Horizon League Coach of the Year and junior forward Cole Darling was named to the League's Second Team as the All-Horizon League teams were announced Monday.
Donlon, in his third season as head coach, led the Raiders to a 19-11, 10-6 record and a third-place finish after being picked to finish last in the preseason poll. ??He holds an overall record of 51-44.
"I am very happy for Cole," Donlon said.? "He has had an outstanding season with both his play and leadership.? He is very deserving of this selection. ?I want to also congratulate our players and staff because the Coach of the Year award is a reflection of their efforts."
Darling, who has missed the last four games, has led the team in scoring with an 11.3 points per game average.? The Holt, Michigan native has scored 20 or more points three times this year, including his career-high 29 points against Morehead State.? He also holds the team lead in rebounding average at 4.6.
Wright State (19-11, 10-6 Horizon) will take on the winner of Tuesday's Loyola at Youngstown State contest on Friday, March 8, at 6:00 Eastern in Valparaiso.
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WSU League Coach of the Year
2004?? Paul Biancardi
2008?? Brad Brownell (co)
2013?? Billy Donlon
All-Mid-Continent Conference
1992?? Bill Edwards
1993?? Bill Edwards, Mark Woods
1994?? Mike Nahar
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All-MCC/Horizon League
1995?? Vitaly Potapenko
1996?? Vitaly Potapenko
1997?? Keion Brooks
1998?? Keion Brooks (2nd)
1999?? Keion Brooks, Kevin Melson (2nd)
2000?? Kevin Melson, Israel Sheinfeld
2001?? Kevin Melson, Israel Sheinfeld (2nd)
2002?? Cain Doliboa (2nd), Seth Doliboa (2nd)
2003?? Seth Doliboa
2004?? Seth Doliboa, Vernard Hollins (2nd)
2005?? DaShaun Wood (2nd)
2006?? DaShaun Wood
2007?? DaShaun Wood
2008?? Vaughn Duggins
2009?? Todd Brown (2nd)
2010?? Vaughn Duggins (2nd)
2011?? Vaughn Duggins, N'Gai Evans (2nd)
2012?? Julius Mays (2nd)
2013?? Cole Darling (2nd)
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The following is the 2012-13 men's basketball All-Horizon League teams:
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FIRST TEAM ALL-HORIZON LEAGUE
| Name | School | Yr. |
Pos. |
| Ray McCallum | Detroit | Jr. | G |
| Ryan Broekhoff | Valparaiso | Sr. | F |
| Nick Minnerath | Detroit | Sr. | F |
| Kendrick Perry | Youngstown State | Jr. | G |
| Keifer Sykes | Green Bay | So. | G |
SECOND TEAM ALL-HORIZON LEAGUE
| Name | School | Yr. |
Pos. |
| Alec Brown | Green Bay | Jr. | C |
| Kevin Van Wijk | Valparaiso | Sr. | F |
| Ben Averkamp | Loyola | Sr. | F |
| Gary Talton | UIC | Sr. | G |
| Cole Darling |
Wright State |
Jr. | F |
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HORIZON LEAGUE ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM
| Name | School | Yr. |
Pos. |
| Bryn Forbes | Cleveland State | Fr. | G |
| Jordan Fouse | Green Bay | Fr. | F |
| Jordan Aaron | Milwaukee | Jr. | G |
| Kamren Belin | Youngstown State | Jr. | F |
| Josh Crittle | UIC | Sr. | C |
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HORIZON LEAGUE ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM
| Name | School | Yr. |
Pos. |
| Damian Eargle | Youngstown State | Sr. | F |
| Erik Buggs | Valparaiso | Sr. | G |
| Kendrick Perry | Youngstown State | Jr. | G |
| Alec Brown | Green Bay | Jr. | C |
| Jordan Fouse | Green Bay | Fr. | F |
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Player of the Year: Ray McCallum, Jr., G, Detroit
Newcomer of the Year: Bryn Forbes, Fr., G, Cleveland State
Defensive Player of the Year: Damian Eargle, Sr., F, Youngstown State
Sixth Man of the Year: LaVonte Dority, Jr., G, Valparaiso
Coach of the Year: Billy Donlon, Wright State
