ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Illinois has hired longtime college coach Jody Martinez as an assistant women’s basketball coach, replacing one of the central figures in a lawsuit the program faces from former players. Martinez brings 17 years of NAIA head coaching experience with him at Southeastern University and Bethel College. He will work with post players and assist in recruiting at Illinois. Martinez led Southeastern last season to a 25-7 record and the program’s first NAIA Division II NIT appearance. – Shannon Ryan, Chicago Tribune, Read More