Oct. 24, 2007

Rasheeda Love is in her fourth year as an assistant with the Southern Illinois University women's basketball program.

She handles all aspects of team travel, facilities, equipment and all Saluki basketball camps. She also assists with recruiting and perimeter development.

Saluki head coach Dana Eikenberg is pleased with Love's contributions. "Rasheeda has infectious enthusiasm and strong people skills," Eikenberg said. "Her work ethic and energy are helping her develop all the skills it will take to become a big time recruiter."

She's no stranger to the Missouri Valley Conference, as she capped off a two-year career at Bradley University in 2002-03. That year, she led the Braves in both steals (66) and assists (125) en route to making the Valley's All-Defensive Team.

A native of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Love played at nearby John A. Logan College before transferring to BU. While at JALC, she averaged 13.6 points, 3.8 assists and 2.7 steals per game as a sophomore. Love also helped the Vols to a NJCAA Region XXIV tournament title and was named a NJCAA Division I third-team All-American.

Love's strong southern Illinois roots make her a natural fit for the college coaching sceneat SIU, according to Eikenberg.