Brad Underwood contract extended through 2027-28 season

[the juiceman cometh]

Underwood Set to Receive Contract Extension - University of Illinois Athletics

Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman has announced an extension for men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood, pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1509199309841080324

 

[IlliniBrave75]

Any word on bumps to the Assistant Coaches?

 

[CDRUSN]

Congratulations Coach Underwood. Illini nation is thrilled to have you leading the program for several more years.

 

[dsg]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1509269459378262017

 

[mysterio2525]

 

[Fr8trn16]

Congrats Coach Underwood! I-L-L baby ️ ️

 

[illini0440]

Drinks on coach tonight!

 

[sinmyp1]

Wonder how the OK State AD is feeling now about Brad's successor

21-15 NIT
12-20
18-14
21-9 NCAA
15-15

Probably similar to us after Self left, just with a 2 yr delay

 

[illinigiant80]

Drinks on coach tonight!

Or he could just buy a bar for loyalty members only, fully stocked, and drinks on the house at all times. Might have to have a boxing ring to settle spats , with proper protective gear of course. Pizza-Hut themed of course

 

[Epsilon]

The Year was 2017...

Brad Underwood: "I dream big... And I dream bigger. And winning a national championship is something that can happen here," he said. "And I want to be a part of that and I want to help lead this program to that. And when your director of athletics has that same vision, that was important to me."

Brad Underwood: “Good things happen to those who work hard. I live by that and stay with my nose to the grindstone and know someday that your opportunity will come."

He called Illinois a "dream job.".

"This is it," Underwood said with a nod.

March 30, 2022...

Thank you Coach for valuing the Illini program in the only way it should be treated and making it... ‘ELITE!’

If he can pull off winning a Natty here they will surely build a statue for him…

That’s also gotta be incentive to stick with the plan and stay here to see it through.

 

[Illini in OC]

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Ashamed to say this damn GIF still makes me laugh after seeing it a gazillion times - total masterpiece
... and I am a fan of Bruce.

 

[WhiteHorseWings]

Ashamed to say this damn GIF still makes me laugh after seeing it a gazillion times - total masterpiece
... and I am a fan of Bruce.

I think I’m the only one here who hates it so much I have had to immediately look away every time it’s been posted for years

 

[NEIlliniFan]

I think I’m the only one here who hates it so much I have had to immediately look away every times it’s posted for years

You're not the only one

 

[illini80]

Werner said Underwoods new contract puts him at #8 in the country. I assume if he hits all his incentives, it would be significantly higher. Also mentioned the buyout. I’ve forgotten the amount now, but it was a huge number.

 

[illini0440]

Werner said Underwoods new contract puts him at #8 in the country. I assume if he hits all his incentives, it would be significantly higher. Also mentioned the buyout. I’ve forgotten the amount now, but it was a huge number.

around 11 mil for non B1G and around 22 mil for a B1G team

 

[illini80]

around 11 mil for non B1G and around 22 mil for a B1G team

 

[orange100]

I think I’m the only one here who hates it so much I have had to immediately look away every time it’s been posted for years

also me. UGH

 

[spillini]

Weber gif haters:

 

[JFGsCoffeeMug]

Three years ago, especially after that initial stretch, if you told me that BU would lead the B1G in wins over the next three years, I would have been beside myself with excitement.

I am indeed very happy. Well done, BU.