Women’s basketball assistant coach Scott Merritt is leaving Marquette to take an assistant position at the University of Illinois, the Fighting Illini’s head coach Nancy Fahey announced in a statement Thursday afternoon.
“He is a proven winner and recruiter who has played and coached at the highest levels of our game. He excels at player development and I am excited for our players to grow under his guidance. His hard-working attitude and great character make Scott a perfect fit for our Illini family,” Fahey said in the statement.
The 2019-2020 season was Merritt’s sixth with the program and first with head coach Megan Duffy.