Billy Lange

Billy Lange (born (1972-02-11)February 11, 1972) is an American college basketball coach currently serving as an assistant coach for player development with the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to joining the 76ers, he was an assistant coach at Villanova University and head coach of the Navy Midshipmen. He is the son of William Lange, Sr., a history teacher and recently retired head boys' basketball coach for Lenape High School in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

High School

Born in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, Lange played high school basketball at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey and then played collegiately at Rowan University. He started his coaching career with a single season at his alma mater, Bishop Eustace, replacing his father in the role.

Coaching career

In 1996, Lange began his collegiate coaching career as an assistant under the legendary Division II coach Herb Magee at Philadelphia University. After two seasons with Magee, Lange moved on to Division I ball, going crosstown and earning an assistant coaching job at La Salle University in 1998. While at La Salle, Lange helped the Explorers earn a 13–15 record during the 1998–99 season before being offered the head job at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.