Brad Underwood gives eye-opening injury update for stud freshman
Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gave the latest injury update for freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr.
Brad Underwood's confident declaration after blowing out Iowa
Underwood was referencing comments made by guard Kylan Boswell, who declared that the Fighting Illini got their swagger back in the win against Iowa.
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‘I Take Losing Really, Really Hard’ — Brad Underwood Addresses Illinois’ Losing Streak With Emotional Rant
Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood recently voiced severe disappointment with his team’s performance during an embarrassing losing streak. Brad Underwood Talks About How Tough Losing Is No.
Brad Underwood makes ‘irritated’ challenge to Illinois after 43-point loss to Duke
Illinois basketball is spiraling, and Brad Underwood’s frustrations were evident after a historic 110-67 thrashing at the hands of Duke at Madison Square Garden. The Fighting Illini shot just 2-of-26 from 3-point range after missing their first 17 attempts from deep for the game.
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Bracketologist Jerry Palm lights fire under Illinois basketball, Brad Underwood for near 'sideways' collapse
Underwood was candid when speaking to reporters after the victory, admitting he is only focused on his team becoming "the best they can be" with no outside distractions-not even a
Illinois' Brad Underwood on Cooper Flagg: 'Hope he stays' at Duke despite projected No. 1 overall
Following Duke's win at The Garden on Saturday, Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Cooper Flagg should stay at Duke and wait on the NBA. Here's more:
Flagg fun: Illinois coach suggests young Duke star should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
Cooper Flagg has certainly lived up to the hype. So it seems a foregone conclusion the freshman phenom from Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft.
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Brad Underwood calls historic loss to Duke ‘humbling’, looks ahead to Iowa game
Brad Underwood hates losing. The Illini head coach says it takes a toll on him, perhaps more than it should. The blowout loss to Duke on Saturday, which marked the program’s most lopsided loss ever, didn’t sit right with him.
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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.
Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg urged to stay in school by Brad Underwood
Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg is urged to stay in school by a rival coach. Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood is in awe of Flagg.
Brad Underwood gives blunt take on worst Illinois loss in program history
Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood watched Saturday night as his team took the worst loss in program history. The Fighting Illini got shellacked by the Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden. Duke whipped Illinois 110-67.
Brad Underwood and the Illini Embracing Opportunity to Play at The 'Mecca'
On Saturday night, the Illini (17-10, 9-8 Big Ten) will suit up against No. 3 Duke (23-3, 15-1 ACC), marking the third consecutive season the Illini have played at MSG and the fifth time overall during Underwood’s tenure. So far, Underwood has compiled a 3-1 record, including three straight top-25 wins at the Garden.