BENJAMIN BOSMANS-VERDONK NEWS

Moves to bench Bosmans-Verdonk isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Kentucky, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk will be replaced by Josh Gray in the starting lineup Tuesday. South Carolina is likely looking to start the taller Gray in an attempt to slow down Oscar Tshiebwe.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six rebounds Bosmans-Verdonk posted four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 OT victory over Georgetown.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk logged his seventh straight start but failed to make much of an impact offensively. The forward did, though, pick up the slack on the glass by grabbing at least six rebounds for a third straight matchup.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson, Jackson rally South Carolina past Georgetown in OT

Meechie Johnson hit a long 3-pointer with 25.9 seconds to go and Georgetown missed two 3s in the closing seconds and South Carolina rallied to defeat the Hoyas 74-71 in overtime

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Bosmans-Verdonk (foot) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Clemson, Michael Lananna of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk was seen moving around in a walking boot ahead of Tuesday's opener and did not play. The 6-8 junior will return and make his debut Friday night for the Gamecocks after spending the previous three seasons with Illinois.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up against Clemson Bosmans-Verdonk (ankle) is warming up ahead of Friday's game versus Clemson, Michael Lannana of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk is set to make his season debut Friday after missing Tuesday's season opener versus South Carolina State due to an ankle injury. The junior big man is expected to start at center this season after transferring from Illinois.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to give it a go Friday Bosmans-Verdonk (foot) is expected to play in Friday's game against Clemson, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk was spotted in a walking boot during Tuesday's game against South Carolina. It was for precautionary reasons and the team seems happy with the progress he has made. Bosmans-Verdonk was a projected starter this season for the Gamecocks, but they may ease him back in slowly. Hayden Brown and GG Jackson played very well together in the opener.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. South Carolina State Bosmans-Verdonk (foot) did not play during an 80-77 win Tuesday versus South Carolina State.

Impact As expected, Bosmans-Verdonk was not healthy to play. GG Jackson and Josh Gray were South Carolina's centers Tuesday. Bosmans-Verdonk will try to be healthy before the team hosts Clemson on Friday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seen in walking boot Bosmans-Verdonk is likely out for Tuesday's game versus South Carolina State with an ankle injury, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk is wearing a walking boot ahead of Tuesday's game. If the 6-foot-8 junior doesn't play, Josh Gray is in line to start at center against South Carolina State. Bosmans-Verdonk's return timeline is unclear, but his next opportunity to play will be Friday versus Clemson.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk brings veteran savvy and classroom smarts to USC The South Carolina law student (and men’s basketball player) is a “really sharp guy, very introspective. ... He’s great to talk with outside...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

New South Carolina coach Paris taps into Staley's knowledge

South Carolina coach Lamont Paris knew he had a willing resource on campus if he needed it

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina basketball lands commitment from Illinois transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk South Carolina basketball needed size. Illinois transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk adds depth to the frontcourt.

MAY 12, 2022 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM

Dressed for Friday's game Bosmans-Verdonk (concussion) is dressed for Friday's game against Indiana, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk missed the final four games of the regular season while in the concussion protocol, but it looks like he will be available to begin the Big Ten tournament. The third-year sophomore recently met with an eye specialist, and he's wearing protective goggles Friday. Across 22 appearances in the regular season, Bosmans-Verdonk averaged 8.4 minutes.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Visit with specialist on tap Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said Bosmans-Verdonk (concussion) will visit an eye specialist Monday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The evaluation should help Illinois get a sense of whether the third-year sophomore big man will be ready to go for the start of the Big Ten tournament, with the top-seeded Illini's first game coming Friday versus the winner of Thursday's Indiana-Michigan matchup. Bosmans-Verdonk missed the final four games of the regular season after being placed in the concussion protocol, and based on his upcoming meeting with an eye specialist, it's possible he's still experiencing some vision issues as well.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Sunday Bosmans-Verdonk (concussion) isn't in uniform ahead of Sunday's game against Iowa, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk has been dealing with a concussion for just over two weeks, and he'll be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale. He'll have some time to rest up before the Illini begin Big Ten Tournament play Friday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not going to return Thursday Bosmans-Verdonk (concussion) will not be available for Thursday's game against Penn State according to coach Brad Underwood, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk is working his way back from a concussion. He has been able to do minor things in practice, but is still not quite game ready. His last chance to return in the regular season will be Sunday against Iowa.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Bosmans-Verdonk (concussion) won't play Sunday against Michigan, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk will miss a second straight contest after suffering a concussion during a Feb. 19 win over Michigan State. He played just 12 total minutes over his previous four appearances before suffering the injury, so his absence shouldn't impact Illinois' rotation.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Bosmans-Verdonk is not in the starting lineup Saturday against Northwestern, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports

Impact Kofi Cockburn is returning to the floor Saturday so Bosmans-Verdonk will go back to his role coming off the bench. He had played limited minutes in conference play prior to Cockburn's injury, so Bosmans-Verdonk could be in line for a significant minutes reduction against the Wildcats.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Illinois holds off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55

Trent Frazier scored a game-high 16 points, and No. 24 Illinois held on to beat No. 10 Michigan State 56-55 and take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores six in start Bosmans-Verdonk logged six points (3-4 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 81-65 loss to Maryland.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk made his first career start Friday since Kofi Cockburn (concussion) was sidelined, but he failed to carve out much production. While the redshirt sophomore could retain his starting role if Cockburn misses additional time, he's unlikely to have a significant role for the Illini.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making first career start Bosmans-Verdonk will make his first career start Friday against Maryland, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk's cameo with the starting unit comes in place of star center Kofi Cockburn, who will sit out the contest due to a concussion. Bosmans-Verdonk played 20 minutes in the team's last contest against Purdue and stands to benefit with some additional playing time again Friday.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays four minutes Friday Bosmans-Verdonk (illness) totaled two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in four minutes during Friday's 86-51 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk didn't appear in Monday's win over Notre Dame, but he returned to the court following his one-game absence due to an illness. He's now averaging 2.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game this year.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Monday Bosmans-Verdonk (illness) is dressed out and participating in early warmups ahead of Monday's game against Notre Dame, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk was previously ruled out for Monday's contest, but apparently there's a chance he's available. However it's not guaranteed the big man has been cleared to take the court.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Bosmans-Verdonk has been ruled out for Monday's game against Notre Dame while he recovers from an illness, Derek Piper of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk is dealing with a case of the flu and will be sidelined for the first time this season. While appearing in each of Illinois' first six contests, Bosmans-Verdonk averaged 2.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 10.7 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains productive on boards Bosmans-Verdonk racked up eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT) and 10 rebounds in 12 minutes during Friday's 92-53 win over Arkansas State.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk has taken on a bench role in each of the first two games of the season and has averaged 16.5 minutes per game. However, he's logged double-digit rebounds in each of his appearances, and he came within two points of a double-double Friday. The junior averaged just 4.3 minutes per game across 17 appearances during his first two seasons with the program, but he could see a slight boost in playing time if he remains productive on the boards.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Coach Brad Underwood said Friday that Bosmans-Verdonk (foot) has been cleared to play, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact The freshman forward has yet to see game action this season due to the foot injury, but he's now recovered from the injury. Bosmans-Verdonk could make his season debut Saturday against Purdue.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE