Illinois basketball coach
Definition
The head coach of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team, currently Brad Underwood, who has led the program since 2017.
A key figure in college hoops responsible for strategy, player development, and turning midwestern talent into March Madness contenders.
Examples
The Illinois basketball coach pulled off a Sweet Sixteen miracle against Houston, proving that orange really is the new black in March.
When the Illinois basketball coach yells 'defense,' even the cornfields outside the arena stand at attention.
Fans credit the Illinois basketball coach for more buzzer-beaters than a faulty microwave.
The Illinois basketball coach's recruiting pitch: 'Come to Champaign, where the winters are brutal but the wins are hotter than a deep-dish pizza.'