Donta Richardson enters his second year as an assistant coach for the Mountaineer men's basketball program in 2015-16.
Prior to Western, Richardson was an assistant for the men's basketball program at Saint Martin's University during the 2013-14 season.
Before starting his coaching career, Richardson played professional basketball in Europe for eight years (2003-11). He won three European Championships during that time and was a six-time all-star. He also played on the Detroit Pistons summer league team in 2003.
A graduate of the University of Wyoming, Richardson played for the Cowboys for two seasons (2001-03). During the 2001-02 season, he earned third team All-Mountain West honors while guiding his team to a conference championship. The Cowboys advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament that season. As a senior, he was a first team All-Mountain West selection leading Wyoming to the quarterfinals of the NIT.
Prior to his arrival at Wyoming, Richardson played two seasons a Sheridan College (1999-01). He earned first team all-region honors and was named an All-American during his final season.
A native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a 1999 graduate of Liberty High School, Richardson helped the Lancers to a Class 4A state championship in 1999 and was named Mr. Basketball in his senior season.
Richardson received his bachelor's of arts in Social Science from the University of Wyoming in 2013.
