Humrichous transformed from a defensive liability into one of college basketball's best role players - and perhaps a pro-level talent

INDIANAPOLIS — When the clock hit zero, Illinois senior forward Ben Humrichous dropped to a squat and bowed his head. Freshman guard Keaton Wagler looked back toward his team’s bench as UConn celebrated its 72-61 national semifinal win over the Illini, and he saw Humrichous having a private moment. “When I saw that, the tears started going down my face super fast,” Wagler said. Then a funny ...

The Illini had an exceptional campaign that culminated in a Final Four appearance. Our player grades are below.

INDIANAPOLIS — As a freshman at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Jake Davis earned some varsity minutes sporadically during the first half of the 2019-20 season. But in the championship game of the prestigious city tournament that January, Davis entered the game and took four charges. The freshman forced coach Jason Delaney’s hand. Delaney had to play Davis moving forward. “You’ve got ...

Humrichous may not be asked to score much, but several other traits make him a vital glue guy for the Illini

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Mar. 22—Ben Humrichous was talking with Jason Jakstys on Friday when the realization hit. Saturday's game against VCU could be his last. His final game with Illinois. The end to his college career after six years and three schools. The Rams threatened to make that a reality with a first-half rally that erased a 12-point Illini lead, but Humrichous and Co. ultimately extended their season with ...