The Ben Humrichous Situation: Where It Currently Stands For Illini & 22-Year-Old Forward

Illinois forward Ben Humrichous has the possibility for a waiver to gain eligibility for the 2025-26 season but neither he nor Illinois coaches are currently being definitive in the future.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

March 24, 2025

(Editor's note - there have been reports that an NCAA waiver has already been submitted and approved. We are working to confirm those reports.)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A Vanderbilt quarterback has likely paved the way for Ben Humrichous to be eligible to play at least one more season of college basketball.

Only three questions remain: One, does the 6-foot-9 . . .

 

Premium Members Only. Please Subscribe To View The Full Article

  • One-stop destination for Illini sports news, analysis and interactive contents.
  • Weekly podcasts including "Sturdy for 30" and "I on the Illini"
  • Illini Guys Zoom Calls" during games and special events
  • Special appearances by "Illini Legends" and other national sports personalities
  • Video breakdowns and game analysis
  • Owned, managed and run by diehard Illini fans for Illini fans everywhere

Podcasts

Portal Kombat – April 13, 2025 Edition - #477

Listen

Apr 11 - Hr2 - S4Ep35 - Guests Galore

Listen

Apr 11 - Hr1 - S4Ep35 - Portal Kombat & Ballpark Food Recommendations

Listen

Portal Kombat – March 30, 2025 Edition - #476

Listen

Mar 28 - Hr2 - S4Ep33 - Illini Seasons End

Listen

Mar 28 - Hr1 - S4Ep33 - Illini Seasons End

Listen

Illinois Fighting Illini Men’s Season Ends with Loss to Kentucky Wildcats - #475

Listen

Illinois Fighting Illini Women Win First NCAA Tourney Game Since March 2000 - #474

Listen

Mar 21 - Hr2 - S4Ep32 - Illini in NCAA Tourney

Listen

Mar 21 - Hr1 - S4Ep32 - Illini in NCAA Tourneys

Listen

Illinois Fighting Illini 86-73 NCAA Tourney Victory over Xavier - #473

Listen

IlliniGuys NCAA Tournament Selection Bracket Breakdown Show - #472

Listen

Illinois Fighting Illini Smashed by Maryland Terrapins in the B1G Tourney - #471

Listen

Illinois Fighting Illini Defeat Iowa Hawkeyes in B1G Tourney Opener - #470

Listen

The Next 5 Years Are the Most Important in the History of Illini Athletics

Listen