Illinois, Wisconsin and Brad Underwood

Illinois' Brad Underwood bemoans illnesses hitting team, causing nixed postgame handshake: 'We can't stop it'
"We're obviously not washing our hands enough," Underwood said. "We obviously have to do a better job in our building. We're three weeks into this now, and we can't stop it. Maybe
Brad Underwood explains why Illinois didn’t shake hands with Wisconsin postgame
Wisconsin basketball outlasted Illinois on Tuesday, avenging an early-season loss. Brad Underwood explained postgame why the teams did not shake hands
Illinois Coach Explains Respectful Reason for Skipping Handshakes After Wisconsin Loss
Illinois coach Brad Underwood and Wisconsin coach Greg Gard met at half court after the Badgers took down the Fighting Illini handily Tuesday night. After a few moments of awkward discussion, it appeared that Underwood and Gard mutually agreed not to move forward with the traditional handshake line following the game.
Illinois Basketball Coach Brad Underwood on Kasparas Jakucionis' 'Rough Spot'
In his past two games, an Illinois win over Ohio State and a loss to Rutgers, Jakucionis has averaged 7.5 points (shooting 0-for-7 on threes and 7-for-13 on free throws), 4.5 assists and 3.5 turnovers. Objectively, it's a low point.
Illinois coach Brad Underwood had high praise for Wisconsin basketball after Badgers' win
While the Fighting Illini were battling both illness and injury entering the contest, the result was a polar opposite to Wisconsin's loss in Champaign earlier this season. The Badgers were outrebounded 40-29 during that 86-80 defeat. On Tuesday, they flipped the script, grabbing 39 rebounds to Illinois' 30.
Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood's surprise postgame visit to Wisconsin locker room turns heads
The Illinois Fighting Irish suffered a horrible road defeat, after choosing not to shake hands with Wisconsin, head coach Brad Underwood decided to visit them after the game.
Illinois Basketball Coach Calls Off Postgame Handshake After Getting Blown Out By Big Ten Rival
The Illinois basketball team fell to Big Ten rival Wisconsin in blowout fashion on Tuesday in Madison. After the game, head coach Brad Underwood opted to
Brad Underwood reveals reason why Illinois avoided Wisconsin after game
Brad Underwood had a good reason why Illinois players didn't shake Wisconsin's hands after Tuesday night's loss.
Brad Underwood and the Illini Embracing Opportunity to Play at The 'Mecca'
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood isn’t taking the opportunity to play at New York City’s historical Madison Square Garden ...
No. 3 Duke strolls into New York, ailing Illinois vows 'fight' at MSG
When Brad Underwood committed to bring Illinois to face No. 3 Duke in a Saturday night main event at Madison Square Garden, ...
Why Illinois basketball HC Brad Underwood smiled about Terrence Shannon Jr. jersey retirement blunder
Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood was all smiles after how Terrence Shannon Jr responded to his jersey retirement ...
The News-Gazette5h
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Toughest test coming?
Sign up for our daily basketball newsletter here Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college ...
The Telegraph12h
Illinois vs. Duke basketball betting line, over/under and point spread
Find out the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke men's basketball game betting odds, over/under and point spread on Saturday, ...
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake.
The News-Gazette6h
Rare opportunity awaits Illinois in New York
It just wasn’t really on the Illinois men’s basketball coach’s radar. January through early March (now with a teaser in early December) has always been for Big Ten games. But Kentucky hosting Gonzaga ...
How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown
On Saturday night, college basketball will be treated to something that was commonplace for decades but has become the ...