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Wagler has been 'a vessel' for Illinois basketball

February 7, 2026 05:53 PM

Freshman Keaton Wagler is on pace to break the Fighting Illini all-time scoring record for a freshman, and his stellar play has helped catapult Illinois into the AP top-5.

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