Bradley Cole Underwood (born December 14, 1963) is the current head coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team. Previously, he served as head coach at Oklahoma State, Stephen F. Austin, Dodge City Community College, and Daytona Beach Community College and assistant coach at Western Illinois, Kansas State, and South Carolina.

Underwood is the 18th head coach in Illinois history, hired in March 2017 as the Richmond Family Endowed Men’s Head Basketball Coach. He has won nearly 69 percent of his games during his 11 years as a Division I head coach, recording nine 20-win seasons.

6 days ago · Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the college basketball game between the Chicago State Cougars and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Dec. 29, 2024, at the State Farm ...

Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

Mar 18, 2024 · Illinois Basketball Head Coach, Brad Underwood, just won his 3rd Big Ten Championship in 4 seasons. He's already an Illini legend.

Dec 14, 2023 · Here are the formative years of Illinois basketball under the direction of Brad Underwood. Year 1: A spry 54-year-old Underwood arrives in Champaign. Illinois went 14-18, playing up the line.

Nov 20, 2024 · Find out five things to know about Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood, who previously coached at Oklahoma State.

Mar 26, 2024 · That night, Underwood fumed as his team blew a 14-point lead and lost to Penn State, 90-89. The Nittany Lions outscored Illinois 8-0 in the final 35 seconds. Harmon’s layup at the buzzer rimmed...

Mar 18, 2024 · In 2021, they were a No. 1 seed. Still, Illinois coach Brad Underwood is past all of that. This is a new year as the No. 3 seed Illini prepare to face No. 14 Morehead State Thursday in the...

Mar 27, 2024 · When Brad Underwood was introduced as Illinois men’s basketball coach seven years ago in Champaign, the idea of a national title seemed far-fetched. The John Groce era was a disaster and...