Illinois hires Jackie Alexander as assistant coach

Illinois hires Jackie Alexander as assistant coach

Illinois head coach Shauna Green announced the hiring of Jackie Alexander as the new assistant coach. The former assistant coach, Liza Fruendt, left for an assistant job at Mizzou. “I have immense respect for what Coach Green and her staff have accomplished over the past three seasons at Illinois, as well as the remarkable track record she’s built throughout her career,” said Alexander in a statement.  Alexander has worked with four different pr…

IU women’s basketball hires Colsten Thompson as assistant coach, Linda Sayavongchanh no longer on staff

IU women’s basketball’s offseason rebuild is not only limited to its players. Director of player development/scouting Isaiah Specks recently announced his departure from the program. He was essentially viewed as an unofficial assistant coach, amidst several staffing changes over the last year. The Hoosiers announced a new hire on Wednesday, bringing in Colsten Thompson from Alabama. But he isn’t filling Specks’ vacated position; he was hired as …