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Underwood’s extension is a win for everyone

On Thursday, the University of Illinois athletic department announced that Brad Underwood signed a contract extension through 2026-27. This was Underwood’s second extension in the last year — in 2020, he signed through the 2025-26 season.

The contract extension is pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees.

What It Means for the Athletic Department

This extension is more of an administrative maneuver for Josh Whitman and the athletic department than it is a coronation for Illinois basketball. After all, Illinois is currently paying two head football coaches, including a big chunk of change given to Bret Bielema at the end of 2020.