2009–10 Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team
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The 2009–10 Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball
team will represent the University of Illinois in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I women's basketball season
. It will be the 36th year of Illinois women's basketball. The Fighting Illini are a member of the Big 10 and will attempt to win their second Big Ten Championship and the NCAA championship.
At the event, the Illinois men's and women's basketball teams held their first practice of the season immediately following the football game on a specially constructed outdoor court in the stadium's South end zone. Over 60,000 fans witnessed the practice, which also helped raise more than $20,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer. The World's Biggest Basketball Practice marked the largest crowd ever for a men's basketball practice and is the highest attendance to witness any women's basketball event. This honor marks the third year in a row that the Illinois marketing department has been awarded gold by NACMA for a Single-Day Attendance promotion.
transferred to Baylor
on January 20. The six incoming freshmen are ranked as the No. 3 recruiting class by ESPN HoopGurlz. Destiny Williams is a McDonald’s All-American.
Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball
The Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at Assembly Hall, located on University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus in Champaign....
team will represent the University of Illinois in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I women's basketball season
2009–10 NCAA Division I women's basketball season
The 2009–10 NCAA Division I women's basketball season began in November 2009 and ended with the 2010 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 6, 2010 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The tournament opened with the first and second rounds on Thursday through Sunday,...
. It will be the 36th year of Illinois women's basketball. The Fighting Illini are a member of the Big 10 and will attempt to win their second Big Ten Championship and the NCAA championship.
Offseason
- June 29: The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics marketing and promotions department recently placed first in the Single-Day Attendance Promotion. This was awarded by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) for the 2008-09 season. The award was for the World's Biggest Basketball Practice promotion, held at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 11, 2008 following the Fighting Illini's sold-out football game against Minnesota.
At the event, the Illinois men's and women's basketball teams held their first practice of the season immediately following the football game on a specially constructed outdoor court in the stadium's South end zone. Over 60,000 fans witnessed the practice, which also helped raise more than $20,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer. The World's Biggest Basketball Practice marked the largest crowd ever for a men's basketball practice and is the highest attendance to witness any women's basketball event. This honor marks the third year in a row that the Illinois marketing department has been awarded gold by NACMA for a Single-Day Attendance promotion.
- July 2: Lisa Cermignano was hired as an assistant coach. Cermignano has 11 years of Division I coaching experience, including the last three as an assistant at Vanderbilt University. She fills the vacancy on Law's staff left by Karen Middleton, who recently became the head coach at Western Carolina University. Cermignano served as the team's defensive coordinator, and was part of Vanderbilt's recruiting efforts. In three seasons at VU, she helped lead the Commodores to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Sweet 16s (2008 and '09), and two Southeastern Conference (SEC) tournament titles (2007 and '09).
- July 29: University of Illinois incoming freshman Destiny Williams has helped lead Team USA to a berth in the quarterfinals at the 2009 FIBA Women's U19 World Championships in Bangkok.
- July 30: The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCAWomen's Basketball Coaches AssociationThe Women's Basketball Coaches Association is an association of coaches of women's basketball teams at all levels.The organization was formed in 1981, with the goal of addressing the needs of women's basketball coaches.The mission of the WBCA is:...
), on behalf of the Wade Coalition, announced the 2009-2010 preseason "Wade Watch" list for The State Farm Wade Trophy Division I Player of the Year. University of Illinois senior Jenna Smith is one of 25 named to the list, which is made up of top NCAA Division I student-athletes who best embody the spirit of Lily Margaret Wade. This is based on the following criteria: game and season statistics, leadership, character, effect on their team and overall playing ability. - August 21: The 2009-10 preseason candidates list for the Women’s Wooden Award was released, naming 31 student athletes. Jenna Smith from Illinois was one of the candidates.
Exhibition
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
| 11/08/09 | vs. Lewis (Exhibition) | Assembly Hall | TBA | 75-40 |
Regular season
- The Fighting Illini will compete in the Cal Poly Holiday Beach Classic on November 28 and 29.
Roster
Jenna Smith was an all Big 10 selection the previous two seasons. Destiny WilliamsDestiny Williams
Destiny Williams is an American basketball forward for the Baylor Lady Bears.Nationally ranked as the No. 8 senior according to ESPN HoopGurlz Williams attended the Nike Skills Regional Academy in 2007.-2009-10:...
transferred to Baylor
Baylor
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on January 20. The six incoming freshmen are ranked as the No. 3 recruiting class by ESPN HoopGurlz. Destiny Williams is a McDonald’s All-American.
| Number | Name | Height | Position | Class |
| 00 | Karisma Penn | 6-2 | Forward | Freshman |
| 1 | Whitney Toone | 5-10 | Forward | Senior |
| 3 | Fabiola Josil | 5-7 | Guard | Sophomore |
| 11 | Eboni Mitchell | 5-7 | Guard | Sophomore |
| 12 | Lydia McCully | 5-9 | Guard | Sophomore |
| 13 | Jenna Smith | 6-3 | Center | Senior |
| 21 | Macie Blinn | 5-11 | Guard | Sophomore |
| 22 | Lacey Simpson | 6-1 | Forward | Senior |
| 24 | Adrienne Godbold | 5-11 | Guard | Freshman |
| 34 | Lana Rukavina | 6-3 | Forward | Sophomore |
| 42 | Amber Moore | 5-11 | Guard | Freshman |
| 44 | Kersten Magrum | 6-1 | Forward | Freshman |
| 50 | Brianna Jones | 6-2 | Forward | Freshman |
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
| 11/13/09 | at Temple | Philadelphia, Pa. | 7:00 p.m. ET | L 82-78 (OT) |
| 11/15/09 | vs. Siena | Assembly Hall | TBA | W 85-53 |
| 11/18/09 | vs. Central Michigan | Assembly Hall | TBA | W 77-59 |
| 11/22/09 | vs. Bradley | Assembly Hall | TBA | W 67-45 |
| 11/24/09 | at Illinois State | Normal, Ill. | 7:00 p.m. CT | W 62-51 |
| 11/28/09 | at Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, Calif. | 2:00 p.m. PT | W 56-47 |
| 11/29/09 | vs. Alabama | San Luis Obispo, Calif. | 2:00 p.m. PT | W 64-55 |
| 12/02/09 | at Wake Forest | Winston-Salem, N.C. | TBA | W 65-50 |
| 12/09/09 | vs. Marquette | Assembly Hall | TBA-Big Ten Network | |
| 12/19/09 | vs. Oakland | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 12/28/09 | vs. Ohio State * | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 12/31/09 | vs. Penn State * | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 01/03/10 | vs. Wisconsin * | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 01/07/10 | at Indiana * | Bloomington, Ind. | TBA | |
| 01/10/10 | vs. Minnesota * | Assembly Hall | 3:30 p.m. CT-BTN | |
| 01/14/10 | at Ohio State * | Columbus, Ohio | TBA | |
| 01/17/10 | at Wisconsin * | Madison, Wis. | TBA | |
| 01/21/10 | vs. Iowa * | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 01/24/10 | at Penn State * | University Park, Pa. | TBA | |
| 01/28/10 | vs. Michigan * | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 01/31/10 | at Minnesota * | Minneapolis, Minn. | TBA | |
| 02/04/10 | at Purdue * | West Lafayette, Ind. | TBA | |
| 02/07/10 | vs. Indiana * | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 02/11/10 | vs. Northwestern * | Assembly Hall | TBA | |
| 02/14/10 | at Iowa * | Iowa City, Iowa | TBA | |
| 02/18/10 | at Michigan State * | East Lansing, Mich. | TBA | |
| 02/21/10 | vs. Purdue * | Assembly Hall | 4:00 p.m. CT-BTN | |
| 02/28/10 | at Northwestern | Evanston, Ill. | TBA | |
Player stats
| Player | Games Played | Minutes | Field Goals | Three Pointers | Free Throws | Rebounds | Assists | Blocks | Steals | Points |
Big Ten tournament
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Score |
| 03/04/10 | First Round | Indianapolis, Ind. | TBA | |
Team players drafted into the WNBA
| Round | Pick | Player | WNBA Club |
See also
- 2009–10 Big Ten women's basketball season
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