Billy Wright (basketball)

William Eugene Wright Jr. (born September 15, 1974) is an American basketball coach, currently head coach at Richmond High School in Richmond, Indiana.

Wright played point guard at Richmond High School (where he led the team to an Indiana state title in 1992) and Bradley University.

After a short stint at Ball State during the 2013–14 season, Wright was named head coach at Western Illinois on April 15, 2014.

[1] After Wright compiled a record of 53–115 during his six-year tenure, Western Illinois decided not to renew his contract.

[2] On June 29, 2021 he was named head coach at his alma mater, Richmond High School.