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After impressive stretch with Illinois, Brad Underwood is getting his flowers

1 day ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

It has been a pretty incredible run at Illinois, and now Brad Underwood is getting the love he deserves. Josh Whitman had a busy Tuesday, as he not only secured the future of the football program, but Illinois basketball is also locking up its coach. Brad Underwood has done wonders with the Illini since becoming the head coach back in 2017.
Leader of the Illinois football team gets massive vote of confidence

1 day ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

Illinois has seen a run of success over the last four years that we haven't seen in a very long time, and now it is being rewarded. I want you to sit there and think about where the Illinois football program was just five years ago. After a six-win campaign in 2019 that was, honestly, one of the most miraculous six-win seasons in the history of college sports, the Illini hit the brakes harder than ever. The COVID season was a disaster, and that was it for athletic director Josh Whitman.
First NBA Mock Draft after lottery has Illinois duo landing in prime spots

2 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

The NBA Draft is a little over a month away, and now we know the order for the draft. The NBA Draft Lottery was held on Monday night, and a pair of Illinois basketball players will find the results very interesting. While the Illini didn’t end the 2024-25 campaign on the right note, both Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley had bigger goals. They wanted to get to the NBA and forge their own path in the professional ranks.
Illinois golf off to blazing start at 2025 NCAA Regional

2 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

Mike Small has Illinois golf back in the NCAA Regionals, and the program is off to a hot start. It is that time of year again, as the men’s Illinois golf team is starting its run at a national championship. While the pinnacle of the sport has eluded the Illini over the years, the chances are not going away anytime soon. Head coach Mike Small has Illinois in the mix every year, and the 2025 season is no exception. Illinois entered the Urbana Regional on Monday as the No. 14 team in the country.
NBA Draft Combine measurements are in: Illinois F Will Riley

2 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine is going on right now, and the measurements are in on Will Riley. While the 2024-25 season didn’t end the way any Illinois basketball fan wanted, this program is sending multiple players to the NBA. One of the future NBA ballers is Illini forward Will Riley. Even though he is extremely young, as Riley reclassified and was actually supposed to be a senior in high school last season, he is still projected as one of the top NBA Draft targets.
Pat Bryant ready to skyrocket up Illinois NFL chart with Denver Broncos

4 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

The Denver Broncos drafted a good one in Pat Bryant, and he has a chance to be one of the greatest Illinois wide receivers to ever play in the NFL. It has been a long time since the Illinois football program has had a wide receiver, or really anyone who catches the ball, making an impact in the NFL. Pat Bryant is the next big Illini wide receiver who should make a splash in the professional ranks.
Illinois a top team in the country when it comes to transfer portal quality

4 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

Brad Underwood knew what he was doing this offseason and worked the transfer portal masterfully. When it comes to the transfer portal, Illinois basketball seems to be holding its own. The transfer portal can scare some teams. It is a place where athletes can enter and find a new home if the current situation isn’t working out for them. It is also a chance for an athlete to make a nice wage while also playing the sport they love.
Brad Underwood looks for end of beginning when Illinois heads back to Chicago

4 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

Illinois basketball will head up north to take on one of the best teams in the country next season. Throughout Brad Underwood's tenure at Illinois, the program has seen great success, and some would say it is somewhat of a golden era. The Illini are coming off their fifth straight NCAA tournament appearance, and it would have been six straight if it weren’t for a worldwide pandemic. Things are going pretty well for this program under Underwood.
Illinois looking to strike in the transfer portal one more time this spring

4 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

Brad Underwood is trying to reach back into the transfer portal to land another depth piece for the Illinois basketball program. While this offseason has been far quieter than in 2024, the Illinois basketball team still has done some impressive work in the transfer portal. Brad Underwood has embraced the transfer portal better than just about any head coach.
Big Ten Power Rankings after spring portal: Illinois gets stronger

5 days ago | writingillini.com | Rees Woodcock

College football is just a few months away, and the Big Ten seems like it is gearing up to be the top conference once again. The Big Ten had many surprises in 2024, and Illinois was one of the teams that snuck up on some people. I fully expect the 2025 campaign to be wild. The Big Ten is once again a powerhouse, as there are a handful of teams that could legitimately win the conference. But who will emerge as the top dog of the best conference in college football?