Southeast Missouri State University Athletics

Jack Zillner joins the Redhawks coaching staff as the Director of Basketball Operations and Player Development. Prior to joining the Redhawks, Zillner served as the women's basketball graduate assistant over the past two seasons ('21-'23) at the University of Kansas. 
 
A native of Lenexa, KS., Zillner comes to the Redhawks after developing under the 2021-2022 Big 12 Coach of the Year Brandon Schneider. 
 
Zillner coached Taiyanna Jackson who was a 2022-23 Unanimous All-Big 12 First Team player for the Jayhawks and was selected as the 2023 WNIT Most Valuable Player. 
 
Zakiyah Franklin was a 2022-23 All-Big 12 First Team selection for KU this past season and a 2023 WNIT All-Tournament team selection. 
 
When Coach Zillner is not coaching basketball, he enjoys spending his free time on the golf course.