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Rusty Loyd joins the Illinois Tech coaching staff after serving as the first assistant at the University of Chicago for four years. While at the University of Chicago, the Maroons saw a great deal of success both on the hardwood and in the classroom. The Maroons finished in the top half of the UAA conference all four years and had six players named all-conference.
A native of Columbus, Indiana, Loyd began his coaching career as an assistant at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, from 1998-2000. During his tenure, Earlham recorded its first winning conference record in 25 years. Loyd then moved on to Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, where he enjoyed a two-year stint as a graduate assistant coach and helped the Flyers advance to the NCAA Division II round of sixteen with a 25-7 overall record.
During his college playing career at the University of Chicago (1994-98), Loyd established himself as one of the top point guards in school history. A three-time All-University Athletic Association selection, two-time All-Midwest Region pick, and 1998 Basketball Times All-American, Loyd finished his career as the school's all-time leader in assists (484) and steals (170). The Maroons won a pair of UAA championships and made two NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen appearances while compiling a record of 76-29 (.724) during Loyd's tenure as well.
Loyd earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Chicago in 1998 and is currently pursuing a master's degree from the United States Sports Academy in sports management. Loyd resides in Chicago with his wife Kristen and daughter Mia Grace.
Jeff enters his first season as the Scarlet Hawks bench coach. A member
of the 1984 New Rochelle (NY) High School team that finished runner-up
in the State Tournament, Willinger has been involved in coaching over
the last 16 years. During his playing days, Willinger played two years
at the University of Rhode Island, where he earned a bachelor's degree
in Finance-Marketing, before ending his career due to injuries. He
currently runs a graphic design company in the downtown loop.
Don enters his first season as the Scarlet Hawks special
assistant/consultant. Rollack attended Michigan State University where
he helped organize certain portions of the women’s basketball team, and
he currently works as a counselor in the Financial Aid Office at IIT. |
