ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 9 (UPI) -- Navy head men's basketball Coach Billy Lange announced Monday he is resigning after seven years on the job.
Multiple reports indicated he is heading to Villanova to accept an associate head coaching position. Lange served as a Wildcats assistant for three years prior to becoming the Naval Academy's head coach in 2004.
Lange issued a statement saying he has left the program in good shape.
"Seven years ago, we were tasked with a daunting mission; to re establish a winning, passionate, committed culture," Lange said. "I can proudly say that Navy basketball is well respected within our conference, our region, and nationally. The program is poised for a great future."
He compiled a 92-115 record coaching the Midshipmen.
