Underwood's contract was extended until the 2026 season and moves his base salary to $3.4 million, which ranks in the upper quartile of the Big Ten Conference. [13]

Illinois hoisted a conference trophy for the third time in four years in 2024, winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship in Minneapolis. Underwood became the first Illinois coach to win multiple Big Ten Tournaments, claiming two in a span of just four years.

Jan 24, 2025 · Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood expressed immense frustration about the Big Ten Conference officiating after Thursday's loss to Maryland.

Nov 20, 2024 · Brad Underwood led the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball program to the Elite Eight during the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The season also included Illinois winning the Big Ten...

Apr 10, 2024 · Underwood just completed his seventh and most successful season at Illinois. The 60-year-old led the Illini to the Big Ten Conference tournament championship and a trip to the NCAA Elite Eight.

Mar 17, 2024 · Illinois is the champion of the Big Ten Tournament after their 93-87 victory over Wisconsin on Sunday. It came off the backs of a tremendous effort from two of their stars who led a great team for the Fighting Illini. Brad Underwood spoke about his team’s win in Minneapolis during his postgame conversation with CBS’ Tracy Wolfson.

Jan 24, 2025 · It was 20th just a week ago. Lack of free throws In non-conference play, the Illini were first in the Big Ten in free throw attempts. In Big Ten play, they’re dead last. “You don’t think I haven't called the Big Ten league office about that,” Underwood said, inferring he’s upset about that situation about not getting enough foul calls.

Jan 4, 2025 · Illinois coach Brad Underwood did not want to linger on Thursday night's historic Big Ten Conference victory at No. 9 Oregon. The No. 22 Fighting Illini's 109-77 decision in Eugene, Ore.,...

3 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.

Dec 6, 2024 · To open up what has the potential to be the most topsy-turvy distribution of schedule difficulties in the Big Ten Conference’s history, Underwood’s squad will travel to Evanston, Ill. to...