The Illini slowed the Spartans' fastbreak, but they also had their own best player brought to a screeching halt early

Underwood is referring to Kasparas Jakucionis, who fouled out in just nine minutes. ‘Truthfully I thought the game was the free throw line. You can’t go on the road and miss ten free throws.’ ‘…A team that I thought guarded exceptionally well… they took our three-ball away.’

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

Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball center Tomislav Ivisic played 28 minutes with strep throat, in a narrow loss to Michigan State.

Underwood thought at least one foul call Sunday was egregious, but he wouldn't hang the Illini's loss on the officials

If an aspiring college basketball player wants to play under Brad Underwood's leadership, it's as straightforward as possible.

The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.

If you paid good money for tickets at the Breslin Center or pay a hefty television bill that includes CBS, chances are you felt robbed of your money after watching Illinois’ 80-78 loss to Michigan State.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood had a bad feeling ahead of an eventual loss to USC this past Saturday but wants to focus on newly minted No. 19 Illinois finishing 2-0 this week.