Benjamin Fader is a journalist who focuses on local sports coverage in Champaign, Illinois. He writes for The Daily Illini, covering a range of sports including football, basketball, golf, and cross country. Benjamin provides in-depth analysis, game recaps, and updates on the performance of the University of Illinois athletic teams.
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By: Ben Fader, Benjamin Fader, Sahil Mittal
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins entered his name into the transfer portal on Tuesday afternoon according to Matt Norlander on X. This comes seven days after announcing his decision to enter the NBA draft. After four years in Champaign, the three-time Big Ten champion will explore all options for the 2024-25 season.
By: Ben Fader, Benjamin Fader
Illinois basketball continues a complete roster change following their Elite Eight run this spring, securing yet another commitment. Four-star transfer Ben Humrichous has committed to the Illini, according to Michael Gross of WEHT-TV. Humrichous is an interesting prospect, coming to Champaign as a senior. His career started at Huntington University, an NAIA institution in Indiana. The...
After a couple of nights of sleep to avoid the during-draft hype, it is time for your sports editor to grade the Bear's most important draft in a long time. After an exciting offseason that already included resigning Pro Bowl corner Jaylon Johnson, adding Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen, Pro Bowl running back D'Andre Swift (somehow), tight end Gerald Everett, safety Kevin Byard and Simone Biles' boyfriend, the Bears turned to the draft last Thursday.
By: Eric Brewer, Benjamin Fader
Illinois softball (20-28, 6-13) heads into its final series of the season against Iowa. This series will determine Illinois' placement in the Big Ten tournament. It will also hold a senior day celebration for four players: senior pitcher Tori McQueen, senior utility player Abby Ryniec, senior shortstop Megan Ward and graduate student right fielder Kelly Ryono.
By: Rachel Oh, Benjamin Fader
Illinois men's tennis is set to begin the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, May 3, against Toledo at the Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky at noon . If Illinois wins against Toledo tomorrow, they move on to play either DePaul or host, Kentucky at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
By: Benjamin Fader
Illinois freshman Max Herendeen was voted Big Ten Freshman of the Year unanimously this week. Herendeen was a heralded recruit coming into the season, and the excitement around the former No. 23 high school senior in the 2023 AJGA rankings continues with his freshman accolades.
By: Benjamin Fader, Ben Fader
The 2024 softball regular season ended on Sunday, and it was not how the Illini (21-30, 7-15) envisioned. Illinois dropped the final series of the year , as the Iowa Hawkeyes turned a 16-game losing streak into a two-game win streak on their way out of Champaign.
Senior Isabel Sy will represent Illinois women's golf to head to East Lansing for the NCAA D1 East Lansing Regional. The tournament, which starts on Monday, is made up of both full teams and individuals.
By: Ben Fader, Benjamin Fader
Four-star rising junior cornerback Terrance Brooks committed to Illinois on Sunday. The transfer from Texas fills a big position of need for the Illini as they head into the summer.
A day after landing a talented defensive back transfer, the Illini provided him with a coach. Illinois announced the hire of defensive backs coach Corey Parker on Monday, taking the role formerly held by guys including Purdue head coach Ryan Walters and current Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry.
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