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Geoff Alexander speaks with media following promotion to assistant coach on Illinois hoops staff
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The Illinois basketball staff has undergone some major changes recently.
First, the Illini lost Chin Coleman and Orlando Antigua to Kentucky. Then, Stephen Gentry took a job at Gonzaga, also leaving Champaign. That prompted Brad Underwood to find some new pieces to his staff.
After hiring former Illinois basketball player Chester Frazier, Underwood promoted Geoff Alexander to an assistant coach. Alexander has been with the Fighting Illini since 2017, serving as the assistant to the head coach.
Needless to say, Alexander is excited about the opportunity to join Underwood’s staff and become a hands-on member at Illinois. Earlier this week, he had the opportunity to speak wit the media about his promotion. Here’s what Alexander had to say:
#illini assistant Geoff Alexander said he has spent some time with both bigs and guards as an assistant. Haven't determined which group he will be coaching yet. pic.twitter.com/r2Y8qGW8hJ
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 25, 2021
#illini Geoff Alexander: I've been recruiting for 15 years before I got here. I love doing it. I'm anxious to do it. I love building relationships.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 25, 2021
#illini assistant coach Geoff Alexander: I love this program. I love this school. I love this state. I'm going to give everything I've got to it.
— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) May 25, 2021
#illini Geoff Alexander said he has international ties for almost 20 years, including Europe and South America. Has recruited about a handful of international guys, traveled to international tournaments, has continued those contacts over the years.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 25, 2021
#illini Geoff Alexander said he grew up an Illini fan, went to Lou Henson camps, idolized Kendall Gill growing up.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 25, 2021
#illini Geoff Alexander: "I'm on Cloud Nine. I haven't come down since this all came about."
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 25, 2021
#illini Geoff Alexander: "The University of Illinois is my dream job. It's my pinnacle job. It's what I grew up with. It's what I know. It's the best of the best."
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 25, 2021
#illini Geoff Alexander on Chester Frazier: "He's a pitbull. He's relentless."
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 25, 2021
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB