No. 3 Duke strolls into New York, ailing Illinois vows 'fight' at MSG
When Brad Underwood committed to bring Illinois to face No. 3 Duke in a Saturday night main event at Madison Square Garden, it sounded like a magnificent marketing opportunity thanks
No. 11 Wisconsin finding new way to win this season by showcasing an explosive offense
No. 11 Wisconsin (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) carries a five-game winning streak into Saturday’s home game with Oregon (19-8, 8-8). “I think they’re one of the top offenses in the country,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said after losing at Wisconsin 95-74 on Tuesday.
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Brad Underwood praises Illini's resilience after Michigan win, says they never wavered
Just this week, head coach Brad Underwood was finally able to hold near full practices. More importantly, the Illini appear to be getting healthy at the right time. The game at Michigan on Sunday followed a 20-point win at home against Iowa.
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The lesson Brad Underwood can take away from this season
Before I somewhat rip into this team, props to Brad Underwood for getting this program back on track and making Illinois a team that is almost always in the conversation in March. Much better than the John Groce years,
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Is Illinois’ Brad Underwood in Over His Head?
Coming off one of the best seasons in years for Illinois basketball, a lot was expected in 2024-25. For a team that made its first Elite 8 in nearly 20 years, Brad Underwood’s Illini, haven’t quite lived up to their billing this season.
Coach Brad Underwood Says Illinois Basketball 'Probably Not' Tough Enough
But after Illinois was dragged through the mud by No. 3 Duke on Saturday in New York, tagged with the worst loss in program history in a 110-67 blowout, the question was posed to Illini coach Brad Underwood in the postgame press conference: Is this team tough enough?
Brad Underwood gives eye-opening injury update for stud freshman
The Illinois Fighting Illini are fighting for their lives for a possible NCAA Tournament bid, although it’s looking increasingly unlikely barring an unforeseen run through the Big Ten Tournament. Illinois has two games remaining before the conference tournament,
Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Heaps Praise on Duke Star Cooper Flagg With Iconic Quote
The 43-point defeat for Illinois was the most lopsided loss in school history, and left Illini coach Brad Underwood with no other choice but to heap praise on Duke star Cooper Flagg, who scored 16 points, while adding seven rebounds and five assists in 23 ...
Purdue's Matt Painter delivers 'understatement' of year after Indiana debacle
Matt Painter was not happy with Purdue's epic collapse in the second half on the road against in-state rival Indiana.