Underwood leaning into ‘teachable moments’ from EIU win

The Illinois men’s basketball team secured a season-opening victory over Eastern Illinois, marking a successful start for coach Brad Underwood. Despite their triumph, Underwood remains focused on capitalizing on teachable moments and addressing concerns from their performance. The team’s struggles, particularly in offensive rebounding and poor shooting, were evident, but players like Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and Terrence Shannon Jr. shone brightly to boost the team’s spirit. Underwood emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes, especially after a charity exhibition win against No. 1 Kansas, and stressed the significance of practice and preparation. With a flexible lineup and a commitment to maximizing players’ potential, Underwood is determined to lead the Illini to success in the upcoming games. As they gear up for their next match against Oakland, Underwood’s focus remains fixed on optimizing the team’s performance and emerging victorious.

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