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Brad Underwood

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Brad Underwood

College basketball coach currently leading University of Illinois men's team

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About Brad

Brad Underwood is an American basketball coach born December 14, 1963 in McPherson, Kansas. He played college basketball at Hardin-Simmons and Independence Community College, then at Kansas State. His coaching career spans from 1986 to present, including head coaching positions at Dodge City Community College (1988–1992), Daytona Beach Community College (2003–2006), Stephen F. Austin (2013–2016), Oklahoma State (2016–2017), and University of Illinois (2017–present).

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Known for

  • Head men's basketball coach at University of Illinois
  • Leadership and player development in college basketball
  • Winning multiple Big Ten championships
  • Achieving six consecutive 20-win regular seasons at Illinois
  • 2021 Big Ten tournament championship
  • 2024 Big Ten tournament championship
  • NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2024
  • Final Four appearance in 2026
  • College basketball coach
  • Former basketball player

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