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Indiana visits No. 8 Illinois after Wagler's 34-point performance

Lancaster Online 14 Feb 2026
No. 8 Illinois hosts the Indiana Hoosiers after Keaton Wagler scored 34 points in Illinois' 92-90 overtime loss to the Wisconsin Badgers. Sunday's matchup is the first this season between the teams. Illinois is 11-3 against the Big Ten, and ... .
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Who is the best NBA comparison to Illinois basketball star Keaton Wagler?

Journal Star - Peoria 12 Feb 2026
PEORIA — Illinois head coach Brad Underwood compares his rising freshman star, Keaton Wagler, to NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ... ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas says Wagler's NBA comp might be Tyrese Haliburton ... And Keaton Wagler can play.".
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The stoic assassin: Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler's monster first year on pace with Magic Johnson

CBS Sports 12 Feb 2026
Wagler passed up a potential game-tying shot in the final seconds of overtime against Michigan State on Saturday ... Alas, the iron was unkind, but a jump-cut to Wagler's face provided no hints ... 2 pick in the 2025 NBA DraftKeaton Wagler, Illinois; No.
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How Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler rose from No. 261 recruit to Big Ten Player of ...

Killeen Daily Herald 08 Feb 2026
When Logan and Jennifer Wagler dropped off their youngest son in Champaign, Ill., over the summer, their hope was that he would put on 5 pounds, adjust well to college life and work hard so he could find a way ....
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Notes: Containing Wagler was Spartans' goal

The News-Gazette 08 Feb 2026
Illinois freshman guard still scored in double figures, but didn't do so efficiently ... .
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Meet Keaton Wagler: 5 Things To Know About the Illinois Guard

Fox Sports 08 Feb 2026
ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), let us help you get to know Keaton Wagler ... Player Build Wagler, a 6-foot-6 freshman point guard, is both the primary play-initiator and go-to scorer for the Fighting Illini ... Underrated Wagler was the No.
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As heard on N-G Radio | Wagler wear a best seller at NIL store; former ...

The News-Gazette 06 Feb 2026
It's a whole new ballgame in college sports, where athletes not only share in the profits of online merchandise sales but approve commemorative T-shirt concepts hours after the buzzer sounds. Campus Ink's creative CEO, Steven Farag, explains ... .
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Grades are in: Wagler leads balanced Illini past Northwestern

The News-Gazette 05 Feb 2026
Illinois freshman solid again, while defense stands out in rout that extends win streak to 12 ... .
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Illinois' Keaton Wagler gets kudos from Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg, Brad Underwood criticism

Sportingnews 03 Feb 2026
It's due in large part to their freshman guard Keaton Wagler propelling them offensively ... 9-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers Sunday, Cornhuskers coach Fred Hoiberg raved about Wagler's recent success alongside why he is a difficult matchup to prepare for.
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Illinois star had Kansas City cheering section for Sunday’s win at No. 5 Nebraska

Kansas City Star 03 Feb 2026
During Illinois’ upset win over No. 5 Nebraska, star player Keaton Wagler was cheered on by the Shawnee Mission Northwest basketball team ... .
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Keaton Wagler scores 28, leads No. 9 Illinois to 11th straight win, 78-69 over No. ...

Hastings Tribune 02 Feb 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th straight game, beating No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 on Sunday in the first matchup of top-10 teams the Cornhuskers have hosted ... .
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Keaton Wagler scores 28, leads No. 9 Illinois to 11th straight win

Dispatch Argus 02 Feb 2026
The Fighting Illini haven’t lost since falling 83-80 at home to Nebraska on Dec. 13. They held the Huskers to four field goals in the first 13 minutes of the second half ... .
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