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.

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.

3 days ago · Following the game, Brad Underwood spoke to the media, talking about his team's lack of aggression and the need to fix the Fighting Illini's 3-point shooting struggles. Watch Underwood's full ...

Jan 18, 2025 · When Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood arrived in Champaign in 2017, he inherited a broken down, non-identifiable Big Ten blue blood starving for excellence.

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...

Oct 1, 2024 · Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood detailed the challenging events his family went through after he left Oklahoma State for Champaign.

Oct 17, 2023 · Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood sat down with The Daily Illini on Monday to discuss the past, present and future of the program. Since joining the Illini in 2017, Underwood has led the program to the 2021 Big Ten tournament title, the 2022 Big Ten title and three straight NCAA tournament appearances.

Mar 26, 2024 · OMAHA, Neb. — Brad Underwood stood at the end of the court, looked toward the Illinois fans and saluted. Minutes after clinching a spot in the Sweet 16, Underwood wanted to appreciate the...

5 days ago · Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at State Farm Center on Feb. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois.