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Illinois hires Oklahoma State's Brad Underwood as new coach
Illinois has found its next basketball coach.
Brad Underwood is leaving Oklahoma State to replace John Groce, the school announced Saturday.
"In searching for a new coach, we were looking for a proven winner who would build upon our proud tradition while developing an unmistakable identity for Illinois Basketball," Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement.
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"Brad's teams play a fast, aggressive style and show unyielding toughness. They have a tremendous energy that I believe will ignite the Orange Krush and our fans to once again make State Farm Center one of the most intimidating venues in all of college basketball."
Underwood led the Cowboys to the NCAA tournament in his lone season with the school.
They lost to Michigan in the first round Friday.
He was previously at Stephen F. Austin for three seasons and led the Lumberjacks to three NCAA appearances, including first-round upsets of Virginia Com