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Illinois Coach Explains Respectful Reason for Skipping Handshakes After Wisconsin Loss

Illinois head coach Underwood argues a call during the first half of their game Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-Imagn Images

Illinois coach Brad Underwood and Wisconsin coach Greg Gard met at half court after the Badgers took down the Fighting Illini handily Tuesday night. After a few moments of awkward discussion, it appeared that Underwood and Gard mutually agreed not to move forward with the traditional handshake line following the game.

The moment didn't seem heated, as both coaching staffs exchanged friendly thumbs-up gestures before they walked back to their respective locker rooms.

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