Brad Underwood

Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8

Mar 27, 2026 @ 12:21pm

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As Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood has been looking to continue to build the program as a powerhouse in college basketball, its stock was proven once again in the 65-55 win over Houston to advance to the Elite Eight. With Illinois basketball’s dominant defensive showing against Houston to propel itself to the Elite Eight, […] The post Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brad Underwood breaks down how Illinois slowed Kingston Flemings down in Sweet 16

Mar 27, 2026 @ 12:09pm

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A stifling defensive effort led Illinois to a 65-55 win over Houston on Thursday during the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Much of the Fighting Illini’s focus was on slowing down Houston star Kingston Flemings. Brad Underwood’s squad held Flemings to 11 points and four assists on 4-of-10 shooting. Following the decisive victory, the […] The post Brad Underwood breaks down how Illinois slowed Kingston Flemings down in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini Box Score, Stats, Game Summary And More Ft. Kingston Flemings

Mar 27, 2026 @ 3:19am

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Coach Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars possess the rare advantage of playing at home against coach Brad Underwood's Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 of the South Region of this year's national tournament.

Illinois vs. Houston bold predictions for March Madness Sweet 16 clash

Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:37pm

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March Madness will soon crown its regional winners now that the Sweet 16 has arrived. Illinois basketball has catapulted back into national relevancy thanks to Brad Underwood, sparking Final Four chatter. Houston basketball is on a mission, however. The latter returns to this stage with 2025 likely fresh in their minds. Houston suffered heartbreak at […] The post Illinois vs. Houston bold predictions for March Madness Sweet 16 clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.