Current and Former Players React to Brad Underwood Departure

Oklahoma State and its fan base is still reeling from the news that one-year coach and Yester. Day. Guy. Brad Underwood is heading to Illinois.

Some former and current players also reacted to the news on social media.

Exiting senior Phil Forte was apparently not in the team meeting that took place on campus Saturday.

Just spoke to Phil Forte (who wasn't at the team meeting). "No one saw this coming," he said. #okstate

— Mark Cooper (@mark_cooperjr) March 18, 2017

The other departing senior couldn’t muster more than one word to describe his feelings.

Wow

— Leyton Hammonds (@Leyfro) March 18, 2017

It comes as little surprise but the current players on the roster were somewhat subdued in their social media reactions.

Dog eat Dog world!

— T.Shine (@Tavarius_shine) March 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/thomas3dzi/status/843201085049323520

Woke up.. thought it was a dream smh

— Lindy Waters III (@LindyWatersIII) March 19, 2017

Doug Gottlieb seems to hold no hard feelings after coming in second to Underwood a year ago. Here he is effectively (though subtly) throwing remind us all where his hat remains.

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— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) March 18, 2017

And if that wasn’t direct enough for you.

Family https://t.co/JM0DARv2Tc

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) March 19, 2017

There’s little doubt where former Cowboy guard Joe Adkins’ thoughts fall.

@sloppytortilla BANG

— Joe Adkins (@JoeA35) March 18, 2017

And if we’re back on the #BringDougHome train, we might as well make room for Mase. Take a gander at the former Slam Dunk champ’s timeline to learn all you need to know about his thoughts on serving in a role at his alma mater.

@dmasonart @GottliebShow You guys draw straws and find out who's the head coach and who is the assistant and get your butts to Stilly!!

— Scott Perkey (@scott1533) March 18, 2017

??? associate heads can work https://t.co/015Se8cO1c

— D.Mason (@dmasonart) March 18, 2017

And Joe…

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— Joe Adkins (@JoeA35) March 18, 2017

And Doug’s already got the endorsement of former Cowboy and Big 12 Player of the Year, Tony Allen. #FirstTeamAll-Alumni

#BringDougHome https://t.co/CY3QIKxHOl

— Tony Allen (@aa000G9) March 18, 2017

Brian Montonati is on board for Doug, as well.

We should've hired one of our own last year and money wouldn't be in the equation… #BringDougHome #GoPokes #LoyalAndTrue

— Brian Montonati (@BMont30) March 18, 2017

Former Cowboy player and assistant Bill Self was shocked when he heard the news.

Bill Self on Brad Underwood: "It shocks me. I think it would shock most people. Brad was on a roll in Stillwater."

— Jonathan Huskey (@jonathanhuskey) March 18, 2017