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Former Illini Update: Mihailo Petrovic Finds New Home, Ben Humrichous Showing Out
July isn’t exactly an action-packed month for college basketball – or is it? If you're a member of Illini Nation, there have been a number of recent developments worth noting.
Illinois' Loaded Frontcourt Isn't a Finished Product: 'We Got to Get Better'
Consider Illinois’ frontcourt rotation from a season ago: David Mirkovic, Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Ben Humrichous were one of the most uniquely gifted and complementary big-man units in the nation.
What the Brooklyn Nets Are Getting in Illinois' Ben Humrichous
It has been quite the journey for Illinois’ Ben Humrichous. A prime example of the opportunities afforded by the modern-day college basketball landscape, Humrichous spent three seasons at the NAIA level before finally earning a Division I shot, at Evansville University, a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Has Illinois' Ben Humrichous Become a Legitimate NBA Prospect?
Illinois is fresh off its first Final Four appearance in 21 years, and plenty of players were instrumental in making that run happen. The stars will deservedly get most of the attention.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Incredible Stat Highlights Ben Humrichous' Value in Illinois' Final Four Run
Based on the box score alone, Ben Humrichous may not appear to have been very valuable in Illinois' 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday, which sent the Illini to its first NCAA Tournament Final Four in 21 years.In 19 minutes, the senior forward missed both three-point attempts, grabbed four rebounds and totaled zero points, assists, steals and blocks.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 30
Illinois' Ben Humrichous Can Now Defend Everyone – Even Tom Izzo's 99-Year-Old Mom
Tom Izzo’s mom must be a player. Here in late January, we now have not one but two of the premier coaches in college basketball going out on a limb to note that Mrs.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 29
No. 9 Illinois handles Washington behind Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic
Keaton Wagler produced 22 points and eight assists to lead No. 9 Illinois to a 75-66 Big Ten victory over Washington on Thursday night in Champaign, Ill.
College Basketball News / FOX Sports / December 22
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 15
David Mirkovic records 20-20 game as No. 14 Illinois eases past Colgate
Freshman forward David Mirkovic piled up 27 points and 21 rebounds to lead No. 14 Illinois to an 84-65 nonconference victory over Colgate on Friday night in Champaign, Ill.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 12
Ben Humrichous’ Unsung Impact Helped Power Illinois Past Texas Tech
Ben Humrichous may not have filled up the stat sheet in No. 14 Illinois’ win over No. 11 Texas Tech , but anyone who watched closely could see just how valuable he was to the Illini operation.
College Basketball News / Big Ten Network / November 3
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 3
No. 17 Illinois hits 17 3s, smokes Jackson State
Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic scored 21 points to lead six players in double figures as No. 17 Illinois rolled to a 113-55 victory over Jackson State on Monday night in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 2
Illinois Basketball Countdown to Tipoff: Two Thoughts Before 2025-26 Opener
Only one sleep stands between Illinois fans and their program’s season opener. Jackson State awaits Illinois on Monday (7:30 p.m. CT, BTN) – and, in the meantime, we’ll offer two thoughts for this Illini squad.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 17
Ben Humrichous Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026
Every weekday leading up to Illinois' Nov. 3 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini player on the team's official roster.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / May 22, 2025
Who Starts for Illinois: Ben Humrichous, Zvonimir Ivisic or David Mirkovic?
Four spots in Illinois’ starting lineup appear to be fully cemented: Mihailo Petrovic at point guard, Kylan Boswell at shooting guard, Andrej Stojakovic at small forward and Tomislav Ivisic at center.That leaves just one spot up for grabs: power forward.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 29, 2025
Ben Humrichous Returns to Illinois: What Will Be His Impact and Fit?
On Tuesday night, Illinois made another roster “addition" when it was reported Tuesday that graduate forward Ben Humrichous is expected to return to Champaign for another season after clearing up eligibility uncertainties, according to 247 Sports’ Jeremy Werner .
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 8, 2025
Illinois chases down No. 18 Purdue with late 13-1 run
Kasparas Jakucionis drilled a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 39 seconds left to highlight a late nine-point run that lifted Illinois to an 88-80 Big Ten victory over No. 18 Purdue.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 6, 2025
Rutgers loses big lead, then recovers to upset No. 23 Illinois
The Illini missed eight of their final 10 shots.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 8, 2025
Ben Humrichous scores 21 as No. 13 Illini thrash Penn State
Senior forward Ben Humrichous scored 19 of his season-high 21 points in the first half to spark No. 13 Illinois to a 91-52 victory over Penn State on Wednesday in Champaign, Ill.
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