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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 27
Illinois' Kylan Boswell Recognized as a Top Combo Guard by CBS Sports
Illinois coach Brad Underwood has again assembled a roster brimming with talent, but while much of the attention has gone to newcomers such as Andrej Stojakovic,
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 24
Mihailo Petrovic Finally Arrives at Illinois: Why His Timing May Be Perfect
Although Illinois basketball has its fair share of experience adding pieces to its puzzle at the last minute (notably center Tomislav Ivisic getting to Champaign late in the 2024 offseason), that still doesn’t prepare a squad for spending nearly its entire summer without its expected lead guard.
Kylan Boswell Raves About Illinois Freshman Keaton Wagler: 'He's Cold'
With Illinois bringing back senior guard Kylan Boswell, junior big man Tomislav Ivisic and 23-year-old forward Ben Humrichous, and adding top-35 transfer
The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Last Word On Sports / July 3
Illinois Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Fighting Illini Control Their Destiny
Illinois basketball is in for quite a challenge during the 2025-26 college basketball season. It’s no different than previous years, when Illinois lost a lot of talent to the NBA or the transfer portal.
Illinois' Latest International Signee Mihailo Petrovic: What He Brings
With lead guard Kasparas Jakucionis having declared for the NBA Draft, the expectation at Illinois was that Kylan Boswell – who at times took over point guard duties last season – would step into his old running mate's role on a full-time basis.
Illinois Basketball 2024-2025 Awards: Transfer of the Year
This week Illinois on SI will announce its 2024-25 men's basketball awards – one each, Monday through Friday – to honor the individual contributions of last season's Illini.
Illinois Basketball Guard Kylan Boswell Announces Intentions for Next Season
In today’s era of college basketball, a landscape of constant shuffling among players and coaches across the country, the return of a freshman, sophomore or junior isn’t the foregone conclusion it once was.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14
No. 11 Maryland blasts No. 24 Illinois to advance to Big Ten semis
Rodney Rice scored 18 of his game-high 26 points in the first nine minutes Friday night and No. 2 Maryland emphatically advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament by routing 7th-seeded Illinois 88-65 in Indianapolis.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 14
Key Decision by Kylan Boswell Propels Illinois in Win Over Iowa – and Beyond?
With 13:33 remaining in the second half of Illinois' Big Ten Tournament second-round matchup with Iowa, the Illini had just four points out of their leading scorer, Kasparas Jakucionis – and zero made field goals.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 14
Illinois' Kylan Boswell Calls All-Big Ten Defensive Team Snub 'Disrespectful'
When the Big Ten released its annual conference awards on Tuesday morning, three Illinois players received honors – but lockdown defensive guard Kylan Boswell wasn’t one of them. If that comes as a surprise to you, imagine how it made Boswell feel.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 13
Illinois Outraces Iowa in Big Ten Tournament Second Round
In Thursday's second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, No. 7 seed Illinois and No. 15 seed Iowa could have skipped the tip-off and instead lined up on the baseline in starting blocks.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 26
The Secret to Illinois Basketball Guard Kylan Boswell's Defensive Success
One of the steady strengths of the Illinois defense, and the reason the Illini have been able to make certain strategic decisions that would be flirting with disaster for another team, has a name: Kylan Boswell.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 25
Illinois pulls away for 20-point win over Iowa
Tomislav Ivisic scored a game-high 22 points and Illinois pulled away from Iowa early in the second half to post an 81-61 Big Ten win Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / February 3
Changes to Illinois’ Starting Lineup has the Illini Back on Track
Illinois basketball has had some trying games over the past several weeks. It all started when star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis missed a few games because of an injury.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 2
No. 18 Illinois turns it on late, roars past Ohio State 87-79
Will Riley scored 24 points and freshman Morez Johnson Jr. added 14 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as No. 18 Illinois overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to defeat Ohio State 87-79 Sunday in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / January 28
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 26
Top 25 roundup: No. 17 Illini clamp down on Northwestern
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 17 Illinois rolled to an 83-74 Big Ten victory over visiting Northwestern Sunday afternoon in Champaign, Ill.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 26
No. 17 Illinois uses balanced scoring to coast past Northwestern
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 17 Illinois rolled to an 83-74 Big Ten victory over Northwestern Sunday afternoon in Champaign, Ill.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 14
No. 19 Illinois uses explosive first half to rout Indiana
Kylan Boswell scored 22 points and backcourt mate Kasparas Jakucionis added 21 as No. 19 Illinois racked up 60 first-half points to spark a 94-69 Big Ten rout of Indiana Tuesday night in Bloomington, Ind.
College Basketball News / FOX Sports / January 11
College Basketball News / Nittany Sports Now / January 9
Ace Baldwin Jr. Exits Game Against No. 13 Illinois With Back Injury
Penn State Nittany Lions lead guard Ace Baldwin Jr. left Wednesday’s game against the Illinois Fighting Illini with a back injury. Baldwin was guarding Illinois guard Kylan Boswell when the former drew an offensive foul.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / January 7
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 3
No. 22 Illinois scores 109 points, routs No. 9 Oregon
No. 22 Illinois reminded the college basketball world that it is one of the Big Ten's best with a thumping of No. 9-ranked Oregon.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 30
NBA Draft: Illinois' Kylan Boswell Showing Two-Way Versatility
As the Illinois Fighting Illini head into conference play with a 9-3 record, much of the attention has been focused on their talented freshmen, Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley.
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