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Navy names Billy Lange head coach
Billy Lange Named Head Men's Basketball Coach At The Naval Academy (3-26-04)
ANNAPOLIS, Md.-Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced Friday that Billy Lange will be the 19th head men's basketball coach at the Naval Academy. Lange comes to Navy from Villanova University where he has been a member of the Wildcats' coaching staff for the last three seasons.
"I'm extremely excited about the opportunity to coach at what I believe is the finest educational institution in the country. The Naval Academy possesses the best student-athletes in the nation and together we will create a positive environment that is built on teamwork and respects the tradition of the Academy and Navy Basketball," said Lange.
While at Villanova, Lange played a vital role in the daily operation of the men's basketball program where he served as both an assistant coach and coordinator of basketball operations.
In his three years at Villanova, Lange has been part of a staff which led the Wildcats to three-straight appearances in the National Invitational Tournament, including a berth in the NIT Quarterfinals this year.
At the age of 32, Lange already owns an impressive coaching resume. Appointed head coach at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1999, Lange led his team to a 39-19 (.672) record in two seasons, while claiming two Skyline Conference crowns and a berth in the 2001 NCAA Division III Sweet 16. Lange was named the New York Metropolitan Basketball Writers Division III Coach of the Year in 2001.
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Navy names Billy Lange head coach
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