Fighting Illini basketball fans, this is your chance to hear from the coach who led Illinois back to the biggest stage in college basketball!
Join WSOY on Thursday, October 29, at the Hickory Point Banquet for An Evening with Brad Underwood, a special edition of Sport Talk featuring University of Illinois men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood, alongside hosts Mark Tupper and Tim Cain.
Underwood led the Illini to the 2026 NCAA Final Four, the program’s first appearance in 21 years. He has also guided Illinois to multiple Big Ten championships, two Elite Eight appearances in three seasons, and seven consecutive regular seasons with at least 20 wins. Hear from the coach behind the program’s recent run of success as he talks Illini basketball with Mark and Tim.
The evening begins with a tailgate pre-show featuring Luke Highly and Nick Smith, presented by Decatur Pool and Spa and Siegert-Lees Insurance Services. Tune in beginning at 4:30 p.m. on WSOY 1340 AM, 103.3 FM, or stream live at NowDecatur.com.
Doors open at 5 p.m., with the special edition of Sport Talk with Brad Underwood beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Food will be available for purchase at the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted.
An Evening with Brad Underwood: Special Edition of Sport Talk is presented by Miller Lite, with additional sponsorship from Field Level Ag, Scheels, Best One, and JCG Midwest.
TICKET INFORMATION
A ticket is required to attend the live broadcast in person. Tickets are free and will be available beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, in the lobby of the Millikin Court Building, 132 S. Water Street, in downtown Decatur.
Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of four tickets per person.
