Tricia Coates was a steady, low-usage post piece for Western Illinois
In the 2011-12 season, Tricia Coates gave Western Illinois a physical interior option in limited minutes, appearing in 18 games and averaging 0.7 points and 0.9 rebounds per game. Her value was more subtle than flashy: she was a senior center with size, experience, and a dependable role-player profile on a senior class that helped power the Leathernecks’ depth and frontcourt stability. She looks like the kind of teammate coaches trust to do the little things, protect the paint, and keep the offense and defense organized.
