To no surprise, Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. Wagler led the Illini to their first Final Four in 21 years...
Could Illinois Basketball be the best team in college basketball entering the 2026-2027 season?
Illini Basketball Assistant Tyler Underwood and Star Freshman Keaton Wagler earn major props from ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas.
Wagler has established himself as a loterry pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, however, some had major questions about his physicality and toughness.
David Mirkovic, Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell all win some major Big Ten awards.
Wagler is in the midst of one of the best freshmen seasons in Illini basketball history.
With less than four months to go until draft night, Wagler has consistently sat in the top-10 of most NBA Mock Drafts.
Wagler has cemented himself as the next Illini to join the NBA ranks.
There is no surprise that the Illini lost to a veteran Wisconsin team without two key starters.
Mirkovic is showing the potential to be one of the best players in the conference should he return for the 2026-2027 season.