Brad Underwood: Tried to simulate a game or two in last 10 days, work on selves and find and manage the right amount of rest.
Underwood: I think the last month of the seasons has a lot of unknowns. We took that into account (in the last 10 days).
Underwood: We worked really, really, really hard at finding a non-league opponent who fit testing protocols. Gave window of Friday through Tuesday of playing game if it fit right.
Underwood: We were close to finding another game on a couple occasions but it just didn't work.
Underwood on Kofi-Garza matchup: "The era of the big man is gone -- except in our league."
Underwood: I don't know if you contain Garza. You can do a great job on Garza, and he'll get 20-30.
Underwood on Trent Frazier on the midseason DPOY list: "To say I'm angry would probably be an understatement." "It's a travesty in my opinion."
Underwood on Iowa game: These are games that become great for college basketball. They become great for fanbases. Can you imagine what this building would be like?
Underwood goes to bed at 9, wakes up at 2, can't sleep and then watches film all night. The life of Brad Underwood.
Kofi Cockburn: I personally think Illinois vs. Iowa is one of the biggest rivalries there is in college basketball.