Hope and joy, difficulty and dark have battled for his heart over these past six weeks, at once giving him more than he could ever imagine and threatening to rob him of everything he would ever want. @IlliniMBBcnn.com/2026/04/03/sport/cam…
"He's a dreamer, and then he goes to chase that dream down."
Brad Underwood was the change agent #illini sorely needed, returning the proud program to the Final Four stage. How'd he do it?
My column from Houston with insight from his staff and AD ⤵️
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After the #illini punched their ticket to the Final Four, "Team Underwood" huddled on the Toyota Center floor to celebrate the moment more than 30 years in the making.
"It was Team Underwood from Day One. We would sacrifice whatever for Brad."
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Final Four Familia!
Illinois associate head coach Orlando Antigua celebrated with his mom, wife, siblings in-laws and child after the Fighting Illini advanced to the Final Four.
“It’s a family affair. It don’t change?” @CoachOantigua said.
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On with @mullyhaugh, Brad Underwood reflected on Illinois advancing to the Sweet 16 and looked ahead to the showdown against Houston.
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College basketball’s most efficient offense has a Euro feel to it. That’s because half the rotation is from the Balkans. A behind-the-scenes look at the Illini’s international locker room and what led Underwood to building a roster this way (free link): nytimes.com/athletic/7105831…