When Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood arrived in Champaign in 2017, he inherited a broken down, non-identifiable Big Ten blue blood starving for excellence. Eight years later, Illinois (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) exceeded expectations, culminating with an Elite Eight appearance last season; the Fighting Illini are returning to national relevance and striving for even greater heights. Underwood may be an old-school coach. He may yell, scream, confront, defend, and praise his players, but ultimately, he wants to win and does so obsessively. Following a 10-point home loss to USC last Saturday, Underwood got help when guard Kasparas Jakučionis returned…
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Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood scoffs at potential recruits in fiery ‘don’t come here’ rant
In a surprising turn of events, Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood went on a fiery rant during a recent press conference, warning potential recruits not to come to Illinois if they aren’t willing to put in the work.
Underwood, known for his intense coaching style and high expectations for his players, didn’t hold back in his message to any players thinking about joining his program. He emphasized the level of commitment and dedication required to succeed at Illinois, and made it clear that he has no patience for players who aren’t willing to give it their all.
“Don’t come here if you’re not ready to work harder than you ever have in your life,” Underwood said. “Don’t come here if you’re not willing to push yourself to the limit every single day. We don’t want players who are just looking for an easy ride. We want players who are hungry, who are driven, who are willing to do whatever it takes to be successful.”
Underwood’s passionate speech has sparked some controversy, with critics questioning whether his tough love approach is the best way to attract top recruits. However, many fans and supporters of the program have praised Underwood for his honesty and commitment to building a winning culture at Illinois.
Only time will tell if Underwood’s bold words will have an impact on recruiting, but one thing is for sure – players who do choose to come to Illinois will know exactly what is expected of them from day one.
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