Just as it appeared Kentucky had secured a reunion with Orlando Antigua, Illinois is making a late push to keep the coveted assistant coach.
According to KSR’s Matt Jones, Illinois has made a counteroffer that would make Antigua the highest-paid assistant coach in all of college basketball.
Adam Zagoria says it’s a deal that would pay Antigua over $1 million per season.
Two sources tell KSR that Illinois has made a “substantial” counteroffer to Orlando Antigua to keep him in Champaign
If Kentucky matches, he will likely end up in Lexington.