Keaton Kutcher may be new to the Illini, but he’s no stranger to head coach Brad Underwood.
Kutcher’s dad, David, played for Underwood from 1993-97 when he was an assistant coach at Western Illinois. Now transferring from South Dakota to Illinois, he’s looking to write his own story by continuing to build on the two families’ relationship.
“Ever since my dad played there, Coach Underwood has been like family to us,” Kutcher told The Champaign Room. “It’s been a really, really close connection, and we’ve always stayed pretty tight with him.