Billy Donovan

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Billy Donovan's coaching record speaks for itself. He is one of only a handful of coaches to win back-to-back NCAA championships, and his 35 NCAA Tournament wins are the most in SEC history. His ability to rebuild programs and sustain success is remarkable, as evidenced by his consistent playoff appearances in the NBA. His Hall of Fame induction in 2025 was a fitting tribute to a career that has inspired countless players and coaches.

AwardsBilly Donovan's coaching excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, most notably his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. He also won multiple SEC Coach of the Year awards during his tenure at Florida, and was named the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 2007 after leading the Gators to a second straight national title.

Honours & Distinctions

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame·2025

Inducted as a coach for his outstanding career.

Records & Feats

Most NCAA Tournament wins by an SEC coach

Coaching Record·2025

Billy Donovan has 35 NCAA Tournament wins, the most in SEC history.

Back-to-back NCAA championships

Career Milestone·2007

Led Florida to consecutive national titles in 2006 and 2007.