Doneth Returns to the Bonnies as an Assistant Coach

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure women's basketball coach Jim Crowley announced Tuesday the hiring of former team captain Andrea Doneth as an assistant coach.

Doneth, a 2010 St. Bonaventure graduate, served as the director of basketball operations at Stony Brook University during the 2011-12 season. In that role she oversaw the day-to-day activities surrounding the women's basketball program.

In her junior season at Bonaventure, Doneth helped lead the Bonnies to a then-program record 23 wins and their first appearance in the WNIT. She would captain the Bonnies the following year to a second consecutive 23-win season as well as a second WNIT appearance. In that season, Doneth led the team in assists for the second time in her career (2.7 apg). She would hand out 307 assists in her career, ranking her 8th all-time in the program record book.

"We are very excited to have Andi back with the program. Andi was one of the smartest and hardest-working players I ever coached, and I know those skills will help her be a great addition to our staff," Crowley said. "Her passion and knowledge for not only the game but for St. Bonaventure will be contagious to everyone in the program both currently and in the future. There is no doubt she will be a tremendous asset to us as we move forward."

The East Lansing, Mich. native re-joins the team in wake of its historic season. The Bonnies posted 31 victories, went undefeated in Atlantic 10 play and participated in their first NCAA Tournament where they advanced to the Sweet 16.

Doneth replaces former teammate Priscilla Edwards who accepted an assistant coaching position at St. John's University last week.

Doneth received the Woman of Promise Award while at Bonaventure, which is presented to the top graduating female journalism student. She was also female recipient the Ideal Bonaventure Student award at commencement.