41 basketball coaches from the Peoria area have been recognized as coach of the year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association for the 2025-26 season.
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These are the 41 Peoria-area college, high school and junior high coaches named coach of the year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association for the 2025-26 season.
Bradley head coach Brian Wardle huddles with his team during a timeout late in the second half of their MVC college basketball game against Murray State on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Racers 87-78.
Illinois Central College women’s basketball head coach Karrie Redeker directs her players during a recent practice.
The list includes 41 coaches from college, high school, and junior high levels in the Peoria area.
The IBCA coach of the year awards recognize outstanding coaching achievements in Illinois basketball at various levels.
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Richwoods head coach William Smith and some of his players celebrate a score against Peoria Notre Dame in the first half Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at PND High School. The Knights defeated the Irish 52-45.
Washington head coach Kim Barth acknowledges the crowd during the medal ceremony after the Panthers’ 60-45 win over Chatham Glenwood in the Class 3A girls high school basketball state title game Saturday, March 7, 2026 at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
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