CHAMPAIGN — She joined the program that was full of hope and promise.
Coming off a 19-14 season and an appearance in the Women's National Invitation Tournament, the Illinois women's basketball team seemed to be on a winning track.
And Kennedy Cattenhead, a top-rated player from Bolingbrook, figured to be a part of the resurgence under then-coach Matt Bollant.
"When talking to the coaching staff, they really wanted change and they wanted to build a winning program," Cattenhead said. "I really believed in it.
"I was very hopeful. With the work ethic of the team I saw when coming to practices, I could believe we could achieve something great.