The Illini are one of the best in the country, but they have an achilles heel that has become very apparent.
The Illini finally got both Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic back playing for the first time in quite some time.
Wagler has cemented himself as the next Illini to join the NBA ranks.
Stojakovic has missed the past two games for the Illini after suffering a high-ankle sprain vs Michigan State.
Shannon Jr. is in his second year in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wheatley immediately brings professional pedigree and experience to a very talented Illini running backs room.
Despite losing two straight games, many are still high on the potential of the Illini.
Gibbs-Lawhorn is posting career highs in all statistical categories during his first year with UNLV.
There is no surprise that the Illini lost to a veteran Wisconsin team without two key starters.
Boswell has missed the past six games for the Illini who are 5-1 in that time frame.