Why Brad Underwood Loves Seeing Ben Humrichous at the Small Forward Wing Spot

Illinois has lately turned to a Ben Humrichous-Morez Johnson-Tomislav Ivisic frontcourt and the answer is the oldest quality in basketball - size.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 13, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With the Illinois roster being healthier than they’d ever been for a month, it appears Illini head coach Brad Underwood has found a go-to lineup for February and March.

Illinois showcased a completely clean league-mandated availability report two hours before tip of what would turn out to be a 83-78 home victory over UCLA.

However, in . . .

 

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