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Illinois extends head coach Shauna Green through the 2032 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:59 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Illinois extends head coach Shauna Green through the 2032 season

Summary

Illinois Athletics announced on Thursday that head women’s basketball coach Shauna Green has agreed to a contract extension. The deal secures her leadership through the 2031-2032 season, with potential performance-based incentives allowing for an extension through June 2036. The agreement is pending formal approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, which is scheduled to meet on September 17. Green has guided the team to 85 wins over her first four seasons, including back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2025 and 2026. The program retains its entire core rotation for the upcoming campaign, including Destiny Jackson and Cearah Parchment. Illinois has yet to release the official non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season.

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By the Numbers

•Shauna Green signed a contract extension keeping her at Illinois through 2032.
•The agreement includes incentives that could extend the deal through June 2036.
•The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will vote on the extension September 17.
•Green has led the Fighting Illini to 85 wins and three NCAA Tournament berths.
•The team returns its primary rotation, including Destiny Jackson and Cearah Parchment.

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6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois extends Shauna Green’s contract

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois Athletics is making moves to keep one of its top coaches in town long-term. Illinois head women’s basketball coach Shauna Green has agreed to a contract extension, Illini Athletics announced on Thursday. Green’s amended deal will run through the 2021-2032 season, pending U of I Board of Trustees approval. The […]
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