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.

Jan 19, 2025 · Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood was less than thrilled with the officiating crew during Sunday's loss to Michigan State.

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 Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the college basketball game between the Chicago State Cougars and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Dec. 29, 2024, at the State Farm ...

Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

6 days ago · Illinois trailed Maryland by three going into halftime, but the Illini were outscored 53-35 in the second half. After the game, Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood had a good, old-fashioned ...

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...

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.

6 days ago · Underwood said Ivisic has been the team's highest-graded defensive player in almost every game this season, and he attributed the Illini's 16 turnovers against the Terps, in part, to the absence ...