Green Bay East alum Billy Yang hired as boys basketball coach

Green Bay East has appointed Billy Yang as the interim boys basketball coach for the upcoming season. Yang, a 2007 graduate of East, joins as the third consecutive coach in the boys basketball program to be an alumnus, following Rick Rosinski and DeVault. Despite taking over late in the offseason, Yang has prior experience with the team, having worked with Rise Up Athletics, a nonprofit organization founded by former East athlete Kyle Cropsey in 2022.

East athletic director Steph Mathu praised Yang's passion for working with young athletes and his ability to instill fundamental skills, leadership, and sportsmanship. The school has struggled in recent years, going 5-19 last season, and Yang's appointment could provide a fresh start for the team. However, East faces challenges this season, including the loss of five top scorers to graduation and a new roster without standout guard Abrian Allen.

Rosinski, who previously coached Yang, believes the coach's familiarity with the program will be advantageous. The Red Devils open their season at home against Preble on December 1, followed by a game against Menasha on December 8.