The old college try: Illinois’ D-I basketball programs are on the rise--Chicago Sun-Times
UIC
A change in scenery always brings life and new hope to a basketball program –– even during a pandemic. That’s where UIC sits with the hiring of Luke Yaklich this past spring as much of the excitement centers around the obvious.
When a new coach arrives, you wipe the slate clean and have something to sell to recruits and your fanbase. As a result, UIC will take advantage of that positive vibe surrounding the program.
Make no mistake about it, the foundation has yet to be laid under Yaklich and his staff. But Yaklich will immediately build around the return of two big men: 6-8 Michael Diggins and 6-10 Braelen Bridges.
There is a trio of transfers returning home as Hinsdale South’s Zion Griffin (Iowa State), Joliet West’s Teyvion Kirk (Colorado State) and Marist’s Maurice Commander (Tennessee-Chattanooga) have transferred back to the area. Yaklich also landed highly-regarded 6-4 guard RayQuawndis Mitchell, a transfer from Otero Junior College where he averaged 15.6 points.
Yaklich may not be able to work miracles in a matter of months, but there is an upbeat feeling surrounding the Flames.
No comments:
Post a Comment