Bradley Cole Underwood (born December 14, 1963) is the current head coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team. Previously, he served as head coach at Oklahoma State, Stephen F. Austin, Dodge City Community College, and Daytona Beach Community College and assistant coach at Western Illinois, Kansas State, and South Carolina.

Brad Underwood has reinvigorated Illinois Basketball, bringing the Fighting Illini back to the national stage and building a championship program during his tenure in Champaign. Underwood is the 18th head coach in Illinois history, hired in March 2017 as the Richmond Family Endowed Men’s Head Basketball Coach.

6 days ago · Illinois flipped its roster after making a run to the Elite Eight last season and coach Brad Underwood knew there would be highs and lows navigating the season with the second-youngest roster in the Power Four. ... Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, right, speaks to a referee, left, as his team plays against Nebraska during the first half of ...

Nov 20, 2024 · Find out five things to know about Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood, who previously coached at Oklahoma State.

Mar 18, 2024 · Illinois Basketball Head Coach, Brad Underwood, just won his 3rd Big Ten Championship in 4 seasons. He's already an Illini legend.

20 hours ago · Illinois coach Brad Underwood post game press conference vs. Rutgers. Illinois fell to the Scarlet Knights 82-73 on Wednesday night.

5 days ago · Illini head coach Brad Underwood, as well as a couple of the Illinois players met with the media after to discuss the game, and we've got the full video thanks to the WCIA YouTube Channel.

Dec 14, 2023 · Underwood took over a dumpster fire inside of a burning building inside a war zone. It was the lowest point for Illinois basketball in decades, arguably. Underwood has not made the Sweet 16.

Apr 10, 2024 · Brad Underwood coached Illinois basketball to the NCAA Elite Eight this season. The coach’s sustained success at the Big Ten Conference program means his name has surfaced in media...

Mar 27, 2024 · When Brad Underwood was introduced as Illinois men’s basketball coach seven years ago in Champaign, the idea of a national title seemed far-fetched. The John Groce era was a disaster and...