CHAMPAGN — It would have been easy for Nancy Fahey to stay in St. Louis.
She built a hall of fame career at Washington University. She was admired by her coworkers and respected by her players.
But Fahey also enjoys a challenge. So, when Josh Whitman called to talk to her about a move to Illinois, it didn’t long for her to say “Yes.”
“I like having an opportunity to make an impact,” Fahey said.
Fahey, 58, was introduced Friday morning as Illinois’ ninth women’s basketball coach.
She replaces Matt Bollant, who was fired after five seasons.