Head Coach

Chad Boudreau

Contact: coachunderwood@illinois.edu

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About Western Illinois Leathernecks Basketball

Western Illinois University basketball offers student-athletes a chance to compete at the Division I level within the Ohio Valley Conference while maintaining strong academic standards. Head coach Chad Boudreau leads a program committed to developing players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Leathernecks compete against quality opposition throughout the conference, providing meaningful competition that prepares athletes for professional opportunities. The program emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, work ethic, and team basketball. Western Illinois provides access to quality facilities and coaching in a supportive university environment. High school players seeking to play Division I basketball at a program that values character development alongside athletic growth should reach out to Coach Boudreau's staff. The Leathernecks offer the ideal blend of competitive basketball and educational opportunity in the Macomb community.

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