CHAMPAIGN — Rumors started swirling in late November that Mica Allison was leaving Auburn.
That her potential transfer destination was going to be Illinois wasn’t too far behind on the rumor mill.
How that word got out, Allison isn’t sure.
But it did lead to a funny first conversation with Illinois coach Chris Tamas once he gave her a call.
“I answered the phone and he was like, ‘You’re coming here, but I haven’t even talked to you once,’ ” Allison said with a laugh. “I honestly I have no idea how everyone found out.