Mickayla Perdue becomes assistant coach at Eastern Illinois

Mickayla Perdue has been named an assistant coach for the Eastern Illinois women's basketball team, announced on June 4, 2026. Perdue joins the Panthers after a career marked by success at various colleges, including a significant season at Glenville State, where she helped lead the team to the DII Final Four. After enduring a season-ending injury during her time at Arizona, she transitioned to coaching under head coach Marqus McGlothan, who is looking to improve on last season’s 4-27 record. Perdue's experience aims to provide motivation and guidance to the team's players as they seek a turnaround.

• 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former Arizona women’s basketball guard Mickayla Perdue named assistant coach at Eastern Illinois