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Reese Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

NORMAL, Ill. – Brian Reese, who won a national championship as a player with North Carolina and was the head coach at Division II Georgian Court University last season, has been hired as an assistant coach at Illinois State, head coach Dan Muller announced Tuesday. Prior to his head coaching stint, Reese served as a collegiate assistant for six years.

"Brian brings such unique experiences to our program," Muller said. "As a former high school all-American who won an NCAA national championship – as a starter – and played professionally in many different countries, Brian has a wealth of knowledge to share with our players.