Illinois Athletics said that Underwood's contract, which runs through June 2032, could extend to June 2036, depending on the team's performance over the next four seasons.
Illinois star Kylan Boswell sat down with WAND Sports' Adeena Balthazor to discuss his new chapter, playing for his hometown team, his appreciation for Brad Underwood and more.
For the first time in over 20 years, Illinois men's basketball is back in the Final Four and chasing a national championship. Before Illinois takes the floor inside Lucas Oil Stadium, our WAND Sports team shares what this year's team has accomplished and how they've done so, while also digging into a tradition and celebration that's only strengthened since the 2005 campaign.
Given the program hasn't been to the Final Four since 2005, no one on the team has experienced it before, including Head Coach Brad Underwood.
Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media ahead of his team's trip to Indianapolis for the Final Four.
The Wolverines won their first outright conference regular-season title since 2014, when they also clinched with a win at Illinois.
Illini guards Keaton Wagler and Andrej Stojakovic against Washington on January 29, 2026.
The Illinois Men's Basketball team closes its four-game homestand to begin the season against Colgate.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — After committing to the Fighting Illini in April, guard Mihailo Petrovic has signed a Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement…
Kylan Boswell scored 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13).