Brad Underwood says Illinois needs to 'grow up'

Illinois coach Brad Underwood reveals what had him smiling before Ohio State victory
Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood is known as an intense coach, but sometimes he does crack a smile. Underwood did just that on Sunday, ahead of a game against Ohio State. Underwood was all smiles because the team got Tomislav Ivisic back from an illness.
WATCH: Illinois coach Brad Underwood talks about what he saw from Ohio State postgame
Illinois surged in the second half to beat Ohio State on Sunday. Watch and listen to what Brad Underwood and Illini players said about the Buckeyes.
Brad Underwood says Illinois basketball ‘can be Final Four good’ — but this needs to happen first
When No. 17 Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood considered how “bullish” he is on his team Sunday at State Farm Center, he didn’t play down his expectations.
Brad Underwood says Illinois needs to 'grow up' after latest loss
Grow up, grow up," Underwood said. "I don't know. I would like to have an explanation...I don't know. Tonight was very uncharacteristic from us from a scouting report standpoint m
Illinois coach Brad Underwood hints at lineup changes after loss to Nebraska basketball
Illinois coach Brad Underwood suggests lineup changes following an overtime loss to Nebraska, citing struggles without center Tomislav Ivisic.
Illinois' Brad Underwood after loss to Nebraska
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What Illinois HC Brad Underwood said after loss to Michigan State basketball
After the game, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, who is a great friend of Tom Izzo’s, spoke to the media about the game. As always, he was complimentary of Izzo and his squad, but also frustrated about the fouls called on his star point guard Kasparas Jakucionis.
Brad Underwood: Illinois Basketball Needs Tomislav Ivisic to Be 'Whole'
The Illini desperately missed their big man against Maryland, but there is no timeline yet for Ivisic's return
Illinois' Brad Underwood frustrated after upset loss to Nebraska
A loss to the Cornhuskers on Thursday gave frustration to Illinois coach Brad Underwood, reflecting on the No. 18 Fighting Illini's defeat.
Takeaways: Ohio State makes too many mistakes to pull off win at No. 18 Illinois
Ohio State didn't play smart enough, its bench disappeared and Illinois took advantage. Here are 5 takeaways from Sunday's ...
No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely
Illinois flipped its roster after making a run to the Elite Eight last season and coach Brad Underwood knew there would be ...
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5 takeaways from No. 18 Illinois’ victory over Ohio State
Punxsutawney Phil may have announced six more weeks of winter this morning, but that couldn’t keep any Illinois fans in poor ...
No. 18 Illinois looks to control glass in clash vs. Nebraska
While Illinois appears to be on a collision course with a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Cornhuskers have hit ...
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Poor shooting, turnovers stifle Illinois in 80-74 OT loss to Nebraska
Brad Underwood said the Illini are a final four caliber team when they are whole. But for a team once again missing their ...
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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Fred Hoiberg weighs in on Illinois
The first question to Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg on Wednesday in Lincoln, Neb., was about Illinois. Specifically the challenges the Illini might present in Thursday's game at Pin ...