Dunlap was successful in taking the team to the NBL Grand Final in 1994 against the North Melbourne Giants and the semi-finals in 1995 and 1996.
Dunlap is credited as the coach who kick-started the NBL career of the 36ers all-time leading home grown player Brett Maher.
Dunlap became the only coach in NBA history to triple a team's win total from the previous season.
[8] During his tenure at Loyola Marymount, Dunlap helped guide steady growth in the Lions from an 8–23 team in the 2014–15 season to 15–15 by 2016–17.
With a very impressive group of returning players and a good incoming recruiting class, the 2019–20 season appeared to be bright.
[9] Dunlap finished his career at his alma mater with 81 total wins, which is fifth-most all-time in program history.
[11] On April 15, 2024, Dunlap was hired as head coach of the Colorado Mesa Mavericks men's basketball team.