One day after basketball coach Billy Donlon said Wright State had fired him, the university still is not confirming the move.
“I will comment as soon as I can,” athletic director Bob Grant said when reached on campus this afternoon.
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Speaking by phone from Chicago, Donlon declined comment as well, saying it would be inappropriate to say anything before the university does.
Donlon compiled a record of 109-94 in six seasons as head coach, including 22-13 this year while leading the Raiders to the Horizon League championship game for the third time in four years.
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