Keaton Wagler, what else is there left to say about this sensational freshman at this point? Is he coming back to Illinois next season? Well, probably not, as he projects out as a NBA Draft lottery pick. Most likely, he will be top 10, perhaps top 8 overall, should he declare. Another reporter asked him if he's determined his future yet, on Saturday night, after the Final … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Keaton Wagler: “once you’re an Illini, you’re always an Illini”
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Keaton Wagler Definitely in National Player of the Year Conversation
Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler is so much more than a Big Ten Player of the Year candidate, or Freshman of the Year candidate. He's a National Player of the Year candidate. Yesterday saw Wagler named to the Wooden Award Late Midseason Top 20 Watch List, as annou ced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The 6-6 Shawnee, KS native is one of only two freshmen … [Read more...] about Keaton Wagler Definitely in National Player of the Year Conversation
Updated Illini Basketball Postseason Resume After Keaton Wagler Clinic
We all just witnessed history! Illini basketball has a superstar in the making in point guard Keaton Wagler. The electric freshman just achieved one of the greatest performances in college basketball history with 46 points (13-17 FG, 9-11 3PT, 11-13 FT) and four assists. Keaton Wagler broke many Illini basketball and NCAA records on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Updated Illini Basketball Postseason Resume After Keaton Wagler Clinic
Keaton Wagler: Highest NBA Draft Stock on this Illini Basketball Team?
It was only a buy game, sure, but the #20 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team did exactly what they're supposed to do in a situation like this, routing Southern 90-55. Keaton Wagler, the main storyline of Illini basketball preseason media day, finished just shy of a triple double today with 11 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. … [Read more...] about Keaton Wagler: Highest NBA Draft Stock on this Illini Basketball Team?