NORMAL, Ill. – Luke Yaklich, entering his fourth season on the Illinois State men's basketball staff, has been promoted to associate head coach, it was announced by head coach Dan Muller Tuesday.
"Luke has exceeded all expectations since his arrival three years ago," Muller said. "From our academic success, to on-the-court coaching, to recruiting, Luke has grown at a remarkable rate into one of the best basketball coaches in the country. His hard work and loyalty to our program make him an excellent coach and mentor for our players. I did not decide to 'give' this position to Luke, he truly earned it, and we are lucky to have him in our program.