I agree that the guy is a pompous, angry gnome, but to say that he's won nothing isn't right. Only three losing seasons in a 23 year career. His teams have made the tournament 15 of the past 16 years. Three Sweet Sixteens and a Final Four. Four conference titles. Come on, now.
Underwood has brought in more high quality talent than any of our prior coaches. I don’t think that is seriously debatable.
That said, he’s also had the advantage of the unlimited no-sit transfer rules, expanded coaching staff including Orlando Antigua, relaxed eligibility standards for Euro...
Two other tips: (1) rent a car, you need one to conveniently get around LA, and (2) be careful and diligent about booking a hotel in Downtown LA — can go from cool/nice area to very sketchy in just a couple blocks.
I think this was quite obviously coming since it became widely known that Drej was in Irvine working out just days after Indy. It’s smart for him to get feedback and I expect him back in Champaign next season.