Simeon head coach Robert Smith spoke this week with new Illinois head coach John Groce.

Smith was contacted during the coaching search of Illinois and said that he would listen to an offer for an assistant position. Smith doesn't anticipate being asked to join Groce's staff.

"No, we didn't get into (his staff)," Smith said. "Basically, we had a conversation about him being the coach and what his views were. It wasn't anything about coaching. Right now, I'm happy where I'm at. It looks like I'm going to be here, and I'm basically getting ready for next year." 

Smith has compiled a 230-37 record while at Simeon and has coached the likes of Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker.