Chapman Named Coordinator Of Men's Basketball Operations At Loyola - Loyola University Chicago Official Athletic Site

June 29, 2009

CHICAGO - Donald "Lou" Chapman has been named coordinator of men's basketball operations at Loyola University Chicago, head coach Jim Whitesell announced today. Chapman, who has extensive ties to the Milwaukee area and has coached or played at nearly every level of basketball, brings several years of experience to his new post and most recently served as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

"Everyone we talked to spoke glowingly of Lou," Whitesell said. "Not only is he a skilled coach, but he is also a great person who will be an excellent fit for and representative of our program at Loyola. We couldn't be happier to add him to our staff."

During the 2008-09 campaign, Chapman helped UW-Whitewater to a 23-6 overall record, including a spotless 13-0 mark at home. As a graduate assistant with the Warhawks program in 2006-07, he was part of a team that posted an 18-9 ledger. Chapman's work last season was instrumental in developing guard Myles McKay into a Second Team All-America pick by D3hoops.com.

In addition to his experiences at UW-Whitewater, Chapman has also served as both a head coach and assistant coach at the high school level and was the head coach for Athletes For Youth club team, where he steered his squad to a 14-0 record.

Chapman began his collegiate playing career at Colby Community College before migrating to UNC-Wilmington, where he played for current DePaul head coach Jerry Wainwright. After one season at Wilmington, Chapman transferred to Missouri Western State University, where he completed his collegiate playing career in 2002-03.