Brad Underwood Named Illini Basketball Coach

Brad Underwood agreed to a 6-year deal worth more than $3 million per season at Illinois, source told ESPN. Made... https://t.co/ahrhSW1JIn

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 18, 2017

Stud coach. Known recruiter. Recruits staying. Walker staying. Homerun. https://t.co/ad01zqhgD5

— Brad Sturdy (@Sturdy32) March 18, 2017

Have to hand it to #Illini AD Josh Whitman. That clandestine hire is a terrific one -- terrific coach, fun style, brings a presence.

— Joe Henricksen (@joehoopsreport) March 18, 2017

I stumped for Brad Underwood last year. His SFA teams dominated on both ends. Phenomenal basketball mind. Excellent tactician. Good hire.

— Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) March 18, 2017

"A source close to the program said Underwood will be retaining assistant coach Jamall Walker" https://t.co/pz0uQKqaJh pic.twitter.com/dbmkLodmnb

— IllinoisLoyalty (@IllinoisLoyalty) March 18, 2017

Welcome to the #Illini family, Coach Underwood! #WeWillWin 🔶🔷

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— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) March 18, 2017

Welcome Coach Brad Underwood! #WeWillWin #ILLINI pic.twitter.com/9yqLI0Ce1x

— Josh Whitman (@IlliniAD) March 18, 2017

Josh Whitman is my hero. Illinois AD crushed it with the search and didn't throw away $75K of school's money on... https://t.co/Pao5XY8lg8

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 18, 2017

This is a hell of a hire. Underwood only made $1 million this past season, thought he could be open to a move. https://t.co/JWg1VvGExM

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 18, 2017

Illinois! What a steal. https://t.co/1bYeJhpmBd

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) March 18, 2017