Illinois Fighting Illini, with ex-Benet Academy guard Blake Fagbemi, win NCAA Tournament matchup

Blake Fagbemi
Blake Fagbemi
By R. R. Hagan

On Saturday, March 28, former Benet Academy basketball star Blake Fagbemi helped the Illinois Fighting Illini earn a 71-59 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA Tournament.

The matchup was held at the Toyota Center, tipping off at 5:10 p.m.

The Fighting Illini will face their next opponent on Saturday, April 4, with a scheduled start of 6:10 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Blake Fagbemi — Guard — Freshman — 6′0″ — 180 — Hometown: Lisle