Illinois, Brad Underwood and Wisconsin

Brad Underwood on Illinois’ March Madness Resume: ‘That’s for Someone Else To Figure Out’
The Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team has been a March Madness staple and is currently riding a four-season streak of making the NCAA Tournament. However, the 2024-25 season hasn’t quite gone to plan.
Everything Illinois coach Brad Underwood said about Wisconsin after Badgers big win
Wisconsin basketball (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) cruised to a commanding 95-74 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-10, 9-8 Big Ten) on Tuesday night. The team did so courtesy of another valiant scoring effort by star wing John Tonje.
Brad Underwood explains why Illinois didn’t shake hands with Wisconsin postgame
Wisconsin basketball outlasted Illinois on Tuesday, avenging an early-season loss. Brad Underwood explained postgame why the teams did not shake hands
Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood's surprise postgame visit to Wisconsin locker room turns heads
The Illinois Fighting Irish suffered a horrible road defeat, after choosing not to shake hands with Wisconsin, head coach Brad Underwood decided to visit them after the game.
Illinois coach Brad Underwood had high praise for Wisconsin basketball after Badgers' win
While the Fighting Illini were battling both illness and injury entering the contest, the result was a polar opposite to Wisconsin's loss in Champaign earlier this season. The Badgers were outrebounded 40-29 during that 86-80 defeat. On Tuesday, they flipped the script, grabbing 39 rebounds to Illinois' 30.
Brad Underwood reveals reason why Illinois avoided Wisconsin after game
Brad Underwood had a good reason why Illinois players didn't shake Wisconsin's hands after Tuesday night's loss.
Illinois' Brad Underwood bemoans illnesses hitting team, causing nixed postgame handshake: 'We can't stop it'
"We're obviously not washing our hands enough," Underwood said. "We obviously have to do a better job in our building. We're ...
Brad Underwood and the Illini Embracing Opportunity to Play at The 'Mecca'
On Saturday night, the Illini (17-10, 9-8 Big Ten) will suit up against No. 3 Duke (23-3, 15-1 ACC), marking the third consecutive season the Illini have played at MSG and the fifth time overall ...
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Illinois faces tough challenge at MSG against No. 3 Duke and NBA prospect Cooper Flagg
For the third straight season, Illinois is playing at Madison Square Garden.In 2022, they beat No. 2 Texas.In 2023, they beat ...
How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown
On Saturday night, college basketball will be treated to something that was commonplace for decades but has become the ...
Illinois Coach Explains Respectful Reason for Skipping Handshakes After Wisconsin Loss
Illinois coach Brad Underwood didn't have his team shake Wisconsin's hands following their game Tuesday due to an illness ...
Illinois Head Coach Reveals Real Reason for Skipping Postgame Handshake
After the game, Illinois decided not to shake hands with Wisconsin after the final buzzer. However, Illinois head coach Brad ...
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake.
Illinois Basketball Coach Calls Off Postgame Handshake After Getting Blown Out By Big Ten Rival
The Illinois basketball team fell to Big Ten rival Wisconsin in blowout fashion on Tuesday in Madison. After the game, head ...
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Illinois vs. Duke basketball betting line, over/under and point spread
Find out the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke men's basketball game betting odds, over/under and point spread on Saturday, ...
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No. 3 Duke strolls into New York, ailing Illinois vows 'fight' at MSG
When Brad Underwood committed to bring Illinois to face No. 3 Duke in a Saturday night main event at Madison Square Garden, ...