CHARLESTON — Matt Bollant was fired as Illinois women’s basketball coach on March 14.
It was the end result of a five-year run with the Illini that included just one winning season, two independent investigations for alleged player mistreatment and a $10 million lawsuit filed by seven former players in conjuction with their claims of abuse and racism.
Exactly one month later, Bollant has another Division I job — a mere 55 minute drive from Champaign-Urbana. Eastern Illinois announced Bollant’s hire Friday afternoon.
Bollant will replace Debbie Black, whose contract was not renewed following the 2016-17 season.