Brad Underwood pays special visit to Ayo Dosunmu in NBA playoffs

TL;DR

Brad Underwood visited Ayo Dosunmu in Minnesota ahead of Game 3 of the NBA playoffs between the Timberwolves and Nuggets. The Illinois head coach was accompanied by two staffers during this trip.

Key points

Brad Underwood visited Ayo Dosunmu in Minnesota
The visit occurred before Game 3 of the NBA playoffs
Underwood was accompanied by two staffers
The Timberwolves were leading at halftime against the Nuggets

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 20: Ayo Dosunmu #13 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Brad Underwood is hitting the road this week with two of his staffers. But it’s not a recruiting trip. Illinois’ head coach visited Minnesota on Thursday ahead of Game 3 of the NBA playoffs between the Timberwolves and Nuggets. Underwood posted a photo of him with former Illini star Ayo Dosunmu and two Illini staffers (Tyler Underwood and Zach Hamer). No word on if BU & Co. also paid a visit to Ayo’s T-Wolves teammate Terrence Shannon Jr., but it’d be a fair assumption they crossed paths sometime. Minnesota was up big at half over Denver.

Q&A

Why did Brad Underwood visit Ayo Dosunmu during the NBA playoffs?

Brad Underwood visited Ayo Dosunmu to show support ahead of Game 3 of the NBA playoffs, not for recruiting purposes.

What was the outcome of the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 3?

The Timberwolves were leading significantly at halftime against the Nuggets during Game 3.

Who accompanied Brad Underwood on his visit to Ayo Dosunmu?

Brad Underwood was accompanied by two staffers, Tyler Underwood and Zach Hamer, during his visit.