Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood expresses frustration with Big Ten officiating, citing a drop in free throw rates during conference play.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood had key questions to answer for the second straight game, losing to Maryland at home Thursday night.

Tomislav Ivisic is out with mono, and now Brad Underwood and Illinois will have to go on without him for a while.

Jakucionis led the 19th-ranked Illini with 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 70-66 overtime loss in the team’s Big Ten opener against the Wildcats. College/Prep Sports Reporter Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis launches a three-point shot on Friday night against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston.

In a clash of two of the best teams in the Big Ten, Illinois basketball fell just short against ... After the game, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood wasn't happy with the officiating in East Lansing, via Derek Piper of 247 Sports.

Two marquee matchups headlined the week: Michigan State-Illinois (Jan. 19) and Purdue-Oregon (Jan. 18). The Spartans and Boilermakers’ respective victories firmly establish them as the Big Ten’s top two teams at this stage of the season.

Is this the year Brad Underwood finally wins Big Ten Coach of the Year ... seasons — has not yet won the top coaching honor in the conference. He's certainly been deserving.

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Coach Brad Underwood talks about the wave of illness affecting the Illini, impacting practices and player availability.

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood was less than thrilled with the officiating crew during Sunday's loss to Michigan State.

Last week, the 18th team (that's last in the Big Ten) beat the No. 1 team. What will happen this week in Big Ten men's basketball?