Latest Brad Underwood News

No points from Sears, no sweat for No. 8 Alabama in win over No. 25 Illinois

Nov. 21, 2024 00:17 AM EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama didn’t slow down even with a scoreless night from star Mark Sears. The preseason All-American guard watched much of the second half from the bench as the eighth-ranked Crimson Tide held off No. 25 Illinois 100-87 on Wednesday night. His teammates...

Tomislav Ivisic scores 20 points and Illinois overcomes 18 turnovers to beat Oakland 66-54

Nov. 13, 2024 23:27 PM EST

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Tomislav Ivisic scored 20 points, Ben Humrichous added 10 and Illinois overcame 18 turnovers to beat Oakland 66-54 on Wednesday night. Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after...

Illinois has roster overhaul, looks to transform talented newcomers into another winning team

Oct. 22, 2024 13:22 PM EDT

Illinois (29-9, 14-6 Big Ten) The Illini won the Big Ten tournament, made it to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 and were ranked No. 6 in the final AP Top 25 poll last season. However, four of their five starters are gone, including first-round NBA draft...