Coach Rick sits down with Illinois Women's Assistant Coach and Former Marquette standout Scott Merritt to discuss going from player to coach, the art of assistant coaching and more recruiting tips for young players!

1:00 Tom Crean and his recruiting story

10 Min March Madness

11 min Dwayne Wade 

13:57 G League vs overseas 

17:56 coaching decision 

19:00 importance of recruiting 

21:00 importance of player development 

23:00 evolution of women’s game 

26:00 Assistant Coaching 

30:00 Recruiting Tips

33:00 respond to the coaches

35:00 put the phone down 

37:00 highlights vs game

39:00 HS vs Club 

45:00 transfer process 

48:00 red flags 

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