Lady Bears legend Jackie Stiles announced Thursday the date of her cancer surgery and that she'll return to the bench as an assistant coach Friday night.
Stiles — in her fifth season as an assistant coach at her alma mater — hasn't been on the sideline since Jan. 7.
She said her surgery is officially scheduled for Feb. 2. She said the process has taken longer than expected after several consultations with different doctors in different places.
Stiles said her prognosis "remains very good."
"Thanks to everyone for all the support so far, it means the world to me," Stiles said.