St. Bonaventure Adds Two Daemen Stars to Roster

Bonnies sign former Daemen players Benjamin Bill and Zach Philipkoski for next season

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:02pm

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The St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball team has announced the signing of two highly-ranked Division II players from Daemen University - redshirt senior Benjamin Bill and senior Zach Philipkoski. Philipkoski was a standout for Daemen last season, averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while shooting 42% from three-point range.

Why it matters

The addition of Bill and Philipkoski to the Bonnies' roster represents a significant boost in talent as the team looks to build on its recent success and compete for a conference championship next season. Both players have proven track records of production at the Division II level and should provide immediate impact.

The details

Bill and Philipkoski were key contributors for Daemen, a Division II program, over the past several seasons. Philipkoski in particular had a standout 2025-26 campaign, earning All-Conference honors after averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while shooting an impressive 42% from three-point range. The Bonnies, who compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level, are hoping the duo can translate their success to the higher level of play.

  • The Bonnies announced the signings on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Benjamin Bill

A redshirt senior who played at Daemen University, a Division II program.

Zach Philipkoski

A senior who played at Daemen University, a Division II program. He averaged 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game last season while shooting 42% from three-point range.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies

The Division I men's basketball team that competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference and has signed Bill and Philipkoski for the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Benjamin and Zach to our roster for next season. They are both proven winners at the Division II level and we believe their skill sets will translate well to the Atlantic 10 Conference.”

— Mark Schmidt, Head Coach, St. Bonaventure Bonnies

What’s next

The Bonnies will look to integrate Bill and Philipkoski into their system during the offseason and preseason as they prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.

The takeaway

The Bonnies have bolstered their roster with the addition of two talented Division II transfers, signaling their intent to compete for a conference title next season. The signings of Bill and Philipkoski represent a strategic move to add experienced, productive players who can make an immediate impact at the Division I level.