Illinois' Brad Underwood Gets Contract Extension Through 2032
The reworked deal could keep Underwood in place through 2036 and make him one of college basketball’s highest-paid coaches, pending trustee approval.
- On Thursday, athletic director Josh Whitman announced that Illinois and coach Brad Underwood agreed to new financial terms on his contract, which runs through 2032 and could extend through 2036, pending university trustee approval.
- The agreement follows the Illini's first NCAA Final Four appearance in 21 years, building on Underwood's 193-110 record and six straight NCAA Tournament appearances since 2017.
- Illinois has dominated the Big Ten Conference over the last seven seasons with a 96-44 record, securing one Big Ten regular-season title and two conference tournament titles.
- Underwood said he is "more motivated than ever" to bring a national championship to Illinois, with the contract reflecting the hard work of his players, coaches, staff, and loyal fans.
- The team faces roster shifts with the departures of Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell to the NBA draft, though the Illini retained Zvonimir Iviai and Jake Davis while signing Stefan Vaaks.
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Illinois, Brad Underwood agree to new contract terms
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract that runs through 2031-32, and the deal could extend through 2035-36 based on the team's performance over the next four seasons.Athletic director Josh Whitman made the announcement Thursday, about six weeks after the Illini's season ended with the program's first NCAA Final Four appearance in 21 years. Contract terms were not announc…
Underwood gets new deal after Final Four run
Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract that runs through 2031-32, and the deal could extend through 2035-36 based on the team's performance over the next four seasons.
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Illinois’ Brad Underwood gets contract extension through 2032
Illinois coach Brad Underwood, coming off of a Final Four appearance last month, has received a contract extension through the 2031-32 season, the university announced on Thursday. Specific terms for Underwood's deal, which could extend his existing six-year contract through June 2036 based on the Fighting Illini's performance over the next four seasons, were not
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