Former Dayton Basketball Coach Don Donoher, the all-time winningest coach in UD basketball history with 437 wins, has passed away peacefully at 92. Donoher, a member of multiple hall of fames and a notable figure in the basketball community, led the Flyers to numerous NCAA and NIT appearances. His legacy includes a championship win in the NIT and guiding his team to the NCAA title game in 1967.

By the Numbers
  • Don Donoher had 437 career wins as the head coach of the University of Dayton basketball team.
  • He led Dayton to nine NCAA tournament appearances and seven NIT appearances.
State of Play
  • Don Donoher, a respected figure in the Dayton community, left behind a significant impact on and off the basketball court.
  • He served as the University's Director of Athletics from 1976 to 1980 and was the oldest living coach to have taken a team to the Final Four at the time of his passing.
Bottom Line

Don Donoher leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a coach and a mentor, remembered not only for his basketball successes but also for his character, integrity, and community contributions, reflecting the true essence of a role model in the sports world.