Brad Underwood positioned among top college basketball coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Brad Underwood, head coach of Illinois, is compared to elite coaches after leading the team to a Final Four. He has secured 146 total wins and reached the NCAA Tournament six times since 2020. The analysis includes metrics like Final Four appearances and conference titles, with Underwood earning praise for his accomplishments while facing criticism early in his tenure. As the college basketball season progresses, comparisons among coaches continue as their teams strive for excellence.
- •Underwood has led Illinois since 2017.
- •He achieved his first Final Four appearance in 2021.
- •Illinois has won 20 or more games for seven consecutive seasons.
- •He faces competition from coaches with national championships.
- •Metrics used for comparison include NCAA Tournament wins and conference titles.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — How does Brad Underwood stack up against college basketball’s elite?
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