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A Conversation with UIS Women's Basketball Coach Olivia Lett

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published February 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM CST

Olivia Lett is the head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield Women's Basketball Program. She discusses her journey from player to coach, her coaching philosophy, and the challenges and triumphs of leading a collegiate team. Coach Lett also gives insight into women's basketball and how it has evolved.