Wagler has cemented himself as the next Illini to join the NBA ranks.
Illinois starts their west-coast swing vs a talented USC team.
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.
Illinois has lost two in a row and may be short handed vs the Indiana Hoosiers.
Despite losing two straight games, many are still high on the potential of the Illini.
There is no surprise that the Illini lost to a veteran Wisconsin team without two key starters.
Illinois gets ready to take on a hungry Wisconsin Badgers team at the State Farm Center
Boswell has missed the past six games for the Illini who are 5-1 in that time frame.
Mirkovic is showing the potential to be one of the best players in the conference should he return for the 2026-2027 season.