CHAMPAIGN — Sue Grey wanted to meet with Brad Underwood after he was hired as Illinois basketball coach in March, so the United Way of Champaign President and CEO reached out to her friend and Illinois basketball office administrator Julie Pioletti.
Turns out the first-year Illini coach wanted to meet Grey too. Underwood had previously participated in the INFINITI Coaches Charity Challenge during his time at Stephen F. Austin and wanted to gauge Grey's interest in joining forces this season to try for the $100,000 grand prize.
For Grey, teaming up with the men's basketball program was a no-brainer.