WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown coach Ed Cooley apologized on social media for a derogatory comment he made about Illinois after his team’s beat Saint Francis at home earlier Saturday. Cooley used colorful language to disparage Illinois when talking about junior guard Jayden Epps, who played his freshman season there. “His development defensively, it’s almost like
Illinois Assistant Anderson steps away from program “indefinitely”
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has announced that assistant Tim Anderson is taking a personal leave of absence and will be stepping away from the program indefinitely. “Coach Anderson has impacted our program in countless ways, both on and off the court,” Underwood said in a statement. “Whether recruiting, building and maintaining relationships, or player
NAIA DIRT: Roosevelt U to hire D1 assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard through multiple sources that NAIA Roosevelt University (IL) intends to hire UIC assistant Dee Brown as their new head coach. Brown, a former standout at Illinois and 2005 Sporting News National Player of the Year, has been on the UIC staff since 2017. Following a long career playing professionally, Brown
Underwood set to receive new 6-yr contract at Illinois
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Wednesday an extension for men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood, pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its May 19 meeting. The new agreement will keep Underwood on a six-year contract through the 2027-28 season. “Brad Underwood has led a remarkable resurgence of our men’s basketball program,” said
Underwood to ink 6-year extension at Illinois
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Thursday an extension for men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood, pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its Sept. 23 meeting. The new agreement will keep Underwood on a six-year contract through the 2026-27 season. Underwood’s proposed contract will move his total annual compensation into the top
Hamer elevated to Assistant to the Head Coach at Illinois
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Friday that Zach Hamer has been elevated to the position of assistant to the head coach. Hamer takes over this role after spending the last two seasons on the Fighting Illini staff as video coordinator. Illinois Basketball has enjoyed widespread success over the last two seasons, with Hamer’s tenure aligning with the winningest two-year Big Ten run in program
Anderson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Friday the hiring of Tim Anderson as assistant coach. The Chicago native brings 15 years of coaching and training experience to the Fighting Illini staff. “Tim is the complete package. He has expertise in every area to benefit our players and our program,” Underwood said. “You’re talking about someone who is an industry
Tyler Underwood Joins Illinois Basketball Staff
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced the hiring of Tyler Underwood to the Fighting Illini staff as director of recruiting and scouting. Tyler Underwood recently concluded a six-year college career, including the last four years at Illinois. He appeared in 40 career games over three seasons as a Fighting Illini. Underwood was part of the
Alexander promoted to Assistant Coach at Illinois
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Friday that Geoff Alexander has been elevated to assistant coach. Alexander moves to an on-court coaching and recruiting position after spending the last four seasons on the Fighting Illini staff as assistant to the head coach. Alexander has contributed to scouting reports, game and practice preparations, offensive and defensive
Frazier named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced the hiring of Chester Frazier as assistant coach. A former starting point guard for the Fighting Illini, Frazier returns to his alma mater bringing nearly a decade worth of experience as an assistant coach at the high-major level. “We are thrilled to welcome Chester Frazier back to the University
Hoop Insights: Ayo Dosunmu Keeps Getting Better
For the past two years, amidst moderate draft buzz, Ayo Dosunmu, the Chicago native has returned, been talked about in the preseason, and helped raise the level of the program. The Illini won 12 games his freshman year, 21 last year, and they’re on pace to pass that mark this year, now sitting at fifth in the country.
Underwood, Basketball Staff at Illinois receive contract extensions
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced today a three-year extension for men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood through 2026 and extensions for his coaching staff through 2022, pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its March 12 meeting. The new agreement keeps Underwood, who signed his original six-year contract in