James DeVault Resigned as Green Bay East Coach
The Green Bay East boys basketball coach stepped down following a season marked by student ineligibility issues.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Basketball
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James DeVault has resigned as the boys basketball coach at Green Bay East High School after leading the program for four seasons. The vacancy follows a challenging 2025-26 campaign that saw multiple players ruled ineligible for participating in an unauthorized tournament.
Why it matters
The resignation marks a period of transition for a program that recently struggled with significant losing streaks and roster volatility. School leadership has now posted the coaching position to begin the search for a new head coach.
James DeVault completed four seasons as head coach with a 5-19 overall record and a 2-14 conference record during the 2025-26 season. The team finished eighth in the Bay Conference while former player Abrian Allen averaged 12.7 points per game.
The players
James DeVault
He served as the head coach of the Green Bay East High School boys basketball team for four seasons.
Green Bay East High School
It is a public secondary school in Green Bay that competes in the Bay Conference.
Abrian Allen
He is a former player for Green Bay East who averaged 12.7 points per game before transferring to Green Bay Preble High School.
The details
The program faced scrutiny after several players participated in an unauthorized non-school tournament on January 19, 2026. Because student-athletes must obtain official permission to compete in non-WIAA events, the violation resulted in multiple players being declared ineligible for the remainder of the season.
Timeline
Rick Rosinski concluded his 20-season coaching tenure in 2021-2022.
The team ended a 53-game losing streak in February 2025.
Players competed in an unauthorized tournament on January 19, 2026.
The resignation was reported on October 7, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The coaching vacancy forces Green Bay East to rebuild its leadership during a period of transition within the Bay Conference. This opening significantly impacts the program's competitive balance as the school seeks to move beyond the roster instability caused by recent ineligibility issues.
The school has officially posted the vacant coaching position to initiate the hiring process for the upcoming season. Prospective applicants must undergo the district review process before the program can finalize its leadership for the next competitive cycle.
The takeaway
Maintaining compliance with eligibility protocols remains critical for high school programs to ensure roster stability. Schools often rely on these strict guidelines to protect student-athletes and maintain fair competition within their respective conferences.
Further reading
For more information on the local sports landscape, visit the Green Bay Basketball section.
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