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.

5 days ago · Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, right, speaks to a referee, left, as his team plays against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

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.

Mar 18, 2024 · Illinois Basketball Head Coach, Brad Underwood, just won his 3rd Big Ten Championship in 4 seasons. He's already an Illini legend.

Dec 19, 2024 · Win a big college basketball game on a last-second play, and it's back slaps and high-fives for the hero.

Jan 6, 2025 · Illinois coach Brad Underwood communicates with Illini swingman Tre White (22) during the team's 80-77 win over Washington on Sunday at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle.

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

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.

Dec 14, 2023 · Underwood is in the throes of Year 7. Here’s where his current squad stands. More context on this in a bit. TSJ is about to make it three Consensus All-Americans for BU in CU. Ranked No. 16 in...

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 reports...