Head Coach
Billy Donlon
Program contact: Alex Kling, Graduate Manager
akling3@emich.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Kling | Graduate Manager | akling3@emich.edu |
| Kyle Creasy | Basketball Staff | kcreasy@emich.edu |
About Eastern Michigan Eagles Basketball
Eastern Michigan basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference, one of the nation's most competitive mid-major leagues that consistently produces NCAA Tournament teams and prepares players for professional opportunities. Head coach Stan Heath brings extensive experience and a proven track record of developing talent at the highest levels. The Eagles offer student-athletes a strong academic environment in a supportive university community located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The program emphasizes player development, basketball excellence, and preparation for life after college. Eastern Michigan's culture prioritizes hard work, discipline, and accountability both on the court and in the classroom. Recruits join a program committed to competing for MAC championships while earning a quality education. High school players serious about playing at a competitive level should reach out to Coach Donlon's staff to learn how Eastern Michigan can help them achieve their basketball and academic goals.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.