About Jerrance Howard
Jerrance Howard is in his third season as an assistant coach at Illinois after returning to his alma mater on Sept. 19, 2007. He previously served as Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Kentucky and as an assistant coach at Texas A&M under Billy Gillespie. Primarily through his efforts, Illini basketball recruiting has been ranked as the best in the country over the last two years.
A native of Peoria, Illinois, Howard was a four-year letterwinner for the Fighting Illini from 2001-04. During his career, Illinois compiled a record of 104-31 overall and 48-16 in the Big Ten. The Illini won three Big Ten championships, a Big Ten Tournament title and appeared in the NCAA Tournament all four years, advancing to the Elite Eight in 2001 and the Sweet 16 in both 2002 and 2004. He played point guard for the Illini, backing up All-Americans Frank Williams, Dee Brown and Deron Williams and developed a reputation as the team's inspirational leader.
About the Jr. Illini Basketball Teams
The Jerrance Howard Foundation is a proud supporter of two Junior Illini Basketball teams. The Jr. Illini teams were formed in the fall of 2009 for children between the ages of 4-6 and 7-9. There are 10 players on each team and the teams play out of the Carver Center in Peoria, IL.
The mission of the Jr. Illini Team is to teach basketball skills to young boys and girls while promoting the value of team work, commitment, and passion.
The team motto is: Play Smart, Play Together, Play with Passion
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