Chicago Colleges Report

Late start doesn't deter Dan Muller at ISU

July, 20, 2012

7/20/12

12:10

PM CT

By Andy Katz | ESPNChicago.com

Tim Jankovich agonized over his decision to become Larry Brown's coach-in-waiting at SMU.

It took so long that it could have put Illinois State's 2012-13 season, which could end with an NCAA tournament bid, in jeopardy.

But the Redbirds saved face by finding an alumnus who was ready to become a head coach in Vanderbilt assistant Dan Muller.

Muller's first head coaching job, at his alma mater no less, has eased plenty of angst.

But his May 8 start date has been a challenge.

Here are five key issues he has had to deal with.

Andy Katz | email

Senior Writer, ESPN.com

Senior college basketball writer for ESPN.com
22 years covering college basketball, including on TV
Former president of U.S. Basketball Writers Association

Tags:

Illinois State Redbirds, Basketball, Missouri Valley, 2012-13 Season, Dan Muller

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