CHAMPAIGN — Geoff Alexander played for Brad Underwood for two seasons at Western Illinois. Then coached with him three more at Daytona State College.
The opportunity to work with Underwood again — even if it meant a move from an on-court coaching position to off-the-court staff — was one Alexander couldn’t turn down. That it comes at Illinois sealed the deal.
Underwood officially named Alexander assistant to the head coach Friday, with the former Lincoln standout already in Champaign and on the job.
“I’ve been an Illinois fan my entire life,” Alexander said. “I know how (Underwood) does things.