Cheryl Corley

NPR's Cheryl Corley reporting.

Born in 1919, Sister Jean played intramural basketball as a young girl.

She became a nun after graduating from high school and was a teacher for decades.

The beloved student advisor became a bit more famous when the loyal Ramblers made it to the Final Four.

And the Ramblers are moving on!

And there was Sister Jean on the sidelines, decked out in the school colors and rooting on from her wheelchair.

She was in her late 90s when Sister Jean told NPR she had a simple wish.

Sister Jean was 106.

She had retired earlier this year because of health issues.

Cheryl Corley, NPR News, Chicago.