Watching Shaka a hobby for Illini fans
March 15, 2012 9:00 AM
"What last March did was it really exposed me to a lot of different coaching styles, a lot of different situations," Smart said. "We found a way to win five NCAA Tournament games. Anytime you get stretched like that, you grow."
Although Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall is also a candidate to move to a power conference program and has been mentioned in the Illini search, Smart fits the profile for an Illini hire. He has experience as a head coach with success on the recruiting and tournament trails, and there's a desire for a minority candidate within the university system.
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Although Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall is also a candidate to move to a power conference program and has been mentioned in the Illini search, Smart fits the profile for an Illini hire. He has experience as a head coach with success on the recruiting and tournament trails, and there's a desire for a minority candidate within the university system.
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