Underwood still figuring out roles and rotations for deep Illini team

The Illini have a lot of talent, but Underwood is still trying to figure out how to best use it.

Brad Underwood is entering his fifth season as the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini. In that time, he has led the Illini to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2018. However, Underwood has yet to win an NCAA Tournament game.

This season, Underwood has a lot of talent to work with. The Illini have three returning starters in Kofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier, and Da'Monte Williams. They also have a number of talented newcomers, including Andre Curbelo, Adam Miller, and Coleman Hawkins.

With so much talent, Underwood is still trying to figure out how to best use it. He has experimented with different lineups and rotations, but he has yet to find a combination that he is completely satisfied with.

The Illini have a lot of potential, but they need to find a way to put it all together.

The Illini have a lot of potential, but they need to find a way to put it all together. They have the talent to be a contender in the Big Ten, but they need to find a way to be more consistent.

Underwood is still trying to figure out how to best use his players, but he is confident that he will find a way to get the most out of them.

The Illini open the season on November 9th against Eastern Illinois. They will then face a tough non-conference schedule that includes games against Marquette, Gonzaga, and Baylor.

If the Illini can get through their non-conference schedule unscathed, they will be in a good position to make a run in the Big Ten.