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University of Illinois Athletics

Coaches & Staff Nancy Fahey - Head Coach Illinois Women's Basketball

Head Coach Nancy Fahey

Full Bio

Nancy Fahey was named Illinois' head women's basketball coach on March 22, 2017. A member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Nancy Fahey begins her fifth season at the helm of the Fighting Illini women’s basketball program in 2021-22. Prior to her time in Champaign, Fahey spent 31 years at Washington University in St. Louis, where she guided the Bears to an NCAA record five Division III National Championships.

Assistant Coaches

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John Patterson

Associate Head Coach
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Corry Irvin

Assistant Coach
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Hernando Planells

Assistant Coach
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Support Staff

Dianna Pasley - Director of Basketball Operations
Steve Cochran - Director of Player Personnel
Tianna Kirkland - Head Coordinator of Recruiting and Director of Student-Athlete Development
Justin Peak - Video and Scouting Operations Coordinator
Isabelle Spingola - Graduate Assistant
Kilee Fletcher - Strength & Conditioning Coach, Women's Basketball
Autumn Taylor - Head Women’s Basketball Athletic Trainer