Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood discussed the team's Elite Eight matchup against UConn with various media outlets in Boston. Underwood expressed excitement for the challenge and highlighted the similarities between the two teams' playing styles. The Illinois team, led by players such as Marcus Domask and Quincy Guerrier, is prepared to face UConn's strong lineup. Underwood acknowledged UConn's talent and coaching, emphasizing the need for his team to impose their will and play to their strengths.
Brad Underwood during the postgame after this UConn game https://t.co/sPl7RmD78s
Caught up with @IlliniMBB Brad Underwood here in Boston Friday in advance of Saturday’s Elite Eight against @UConnMBB for @BigTenNetwork: https://t.co/U7TnA315dZ
Underwood on #UConn: “Really good players and they’re really well-coached. They punish you on the glass, and we try to do the same thing, we try to make you hurt on the offensive glass. We love to run in transition, score in 7 seconds…there’s a lot of mirroring styles.” #Illini
"UConn is terrific and they're right up there with the best teams we've played in the Big Ten. "But we're excited for the opportunity.' Brad Underwood on @UConnMBB https://t.co/AzCAvNKvsw
"We're very similar in the way we like to play...We've got to impose our will on them, as well." @IlliniMBB's Brad Underwood previewed the UConn matchup in the Elite Eight with @TheAndyKatz in Boston: https://t.co/rWhYm0rmNr
Underwood: “We’re a team that has experienced many challenges. We feel like we’re playing our best.” #Illini
Underwood: “I thought we persevered (last night) and found a way to get here. Obviously, (UConn’s) a very, very good basketball team…Danny’s done a terrific job. We’re right where we want to be, we’re excited for the challenge.” #Illini
Greetings from Boston, where Elite 8 pregame press conferences are happening for the next hour or so. Illinois will lead off…Terrence Shannon will not be on the dais. Marcus Domask, Quincy Guerrier, Coleman Hawkins and Ty Rodgers will represent the #Illini players.
Postgame last night with @IlliniMBB coach Brad Underwood for @BigTenNetwork: https://t.co/ML9Zthy0Vc
🔥 @CoachUnderwood and @IlliniMBB woke up feeling Elite. He joined @TheAndyKatz after Thursday night's Sweet 16 win vs. Iowa State: https://t.co/1Cusnenqjd