Illinois State head women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie announced Monday morning that Jessica Keller has been elevated to the role of associate head coach following three seasons serving as an assistant coach. “I could not be more thrilled to promote Jessica Keller to associate head coach,” said Gillespie. “In the last three years, Jess has
Illinois State Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Gillespie Signs Extension
Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons announced that women’s basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie has signed a two-year contract extension that runs through 2024. “Kristen has made significant improvements in our women’s basketball program in a short period of time,” Lyons stated. “We look forward to competing for championships for years to come under
Illinois State Women’s Basketball Announces Hiring of Jessica Keller as Assistant Coach
Illinois State women’s head basketball coach Kristen Gillespie has started constructing her coaching staff with the hiring of assistant coach Jessica Keller, the now former head women’s head basketball coach at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. The hire was announced Monday by Gillespie. “I am thrilled to add Jess to our staff at ISU,” Gillespie
Kristen Gillespie to be named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Illinois State
Lewis University head women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie announced on Monday (April 3) that she has accepted the same position at Illinois State University, effective immediately, following two seasons at the helm of the Flyers. “I cannot thank (Director of Athletics) Dr. (John) Planek, the administration and the entire Lewis community enough for the past
BREAKING: Illinois State Fires Head Women’s Basketball Coach Barb Smith
Illinois State has dismissed head women’s basketball coach Barb Smith. ISU AD Larry Lyons released the following statement earlier today: We believe a change in direction of the program is necessary. Decisions such as this are very difficult, and we do not make them without very thoughtful consideration. Barb and her staff worked very hard
Illinois State Great Joins Redbird’s Staff
Redbird legend Cathy Boswell has joined the Illinois State women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, as announced by head coach Barb Smith. “It is an honor for me to announce that Cathy Boswell will be joining our coaching staff,” Smith said. “As one of the most-decorated student-athletes in the history of Illinois State and