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Illinois' Brad Underwood Shares Update on Kylan Boswell's Recovery

Kylan Boswell , a consistent, even-keeled, veteran presence, is the heartbeat of this Illinois squad. Boswell’s two-way abilities (scoring, passing, versatile defense, etc.) are widely known, but it’s the leadership and behind-the-scenes impact the senior guard provides that are most indispensable to the Illini.

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ESPN's Joe Lunardi Has Illinois Rising in His Latest Bracketology

Illinois keeps finding ways to win. No Kylan Boswell ? No problem (for the most part). The Illini are riding a nine-game win streak – the most recent triumph coming in dramatic fashion at Purdue, behind a 46-point detonation from freshman guard Keaton Wagler .

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 26

Keaton Wagler Wows Crowd With Stunning 46 Point Night

Keaton Wagler, the 18-year-old freshman from Shawnee, Kansas, showed out on the biggest stage. Illinois vs. Purdue provided great performances, but none of them outshone Wagler.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 24

Five Stats That Defined Illinois' Statement Win Over Purdue

No. 11 Illinois (17-3, 8-1 Big Ten) went into West Lafayette without star guard Kylan Boswell and took down No. 4 Purdue (17-3, 7-2 Big Ten) by a final score of 88-82 to hand the Boilermakers their second straight loss.

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The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks since 1985' quiz

Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 24

Social Media Blows Up Over Illinois Basketball's Landmark Win at Purdue

Illinois just walked into Mackey Arena shorthanded, against Big Ten preseason favorite Purdue, and walked out with one of the most impressive regular-season wins the program has had in a long, long time.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 24

Keaton Wagler makes NCAA basketball history in win over Purdue

Coming into their game against Purdue on Saturday, the Illinois Fighting Illini were going to be short-handed because of the absence of Kylan Boswell due to a hand injury.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Illinois Can’t Let Kylan Boswell’s Injury Derail Them

Another season for Illinois, where they find themselves with a bump in the road. During practice, no less, the Illinois Fighting Illini’s starting point guard, Kylan Boswell, suffered an injury.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 22

Illinois’ Brad Underwood’s heartbroken reaction to brutal Kylan Boswell injury

Things look bleak for Illinois basketball as Kylan Boswell will be out for a month with a hand injury. A reality that head coach Brad Underwood is having a hard time processing, per Glenn Kinley of WCIA 3.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 22

5 Things to Know About Purdue's Next Opponent — Illinois Fighting Illini

After going 1-1 on the West Coast, No. 4 Purdue returns to its home court for a major Big Ten battle, hosting No. 11 Illinois. The Fighting Illini are one of the top challengers to the conference title and bring an eight-game winning streak into West Lafayette on Saturday.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 22

Preview: No. 11 Illinois at No. 4 Purdue

All that has transpired in Illinois' 2025-26 season up to now has been a tune-up for this moment: Saturday's matchup in West Lafayette, Indiana, against perennial Big Ten baddie and No.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 22

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 20 Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers

Illinois (16-3, 7-1 Big Ten) doesn’t get any time to exhale. After steadying themselves and sprinting away from Maryland on Wednesday in their first game without Kylan Boswell, the Illini must turn around and walk straight into the lair of the Big Ten’s final boss.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 22

Top 25 roundup: Andrej Stojakovic, No. 11 Illinois dump Maryland

Andrej Stojakovic scored a season-high 30 points to pace No. 11 Illinois to its eighth straight win, 89-70 over Big Ten nemesis Maryland in Champaign, Ill., on Wednesday.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 21

Andrej Stojakovic Is Illinois' Answer to Kylan Boswell's Absence vs. Maryland

Illinois cannot recreate the impact of Kylan Boswell . It’s impossible. Players can be similar, but they’re never identical. That is the beauty of basketball.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 21

Andrej Stojakovic's huge night leads No. 11 Illinois past Maryland

Andrej Stojakovic scored a season-high 30 points to pace No. 11 Illinois to its eighth straight win, 89-70 over Big Ten nemesis Maryland in Champaign,

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 21

Is Illinois Basketball's Jake Davis Ready for His Moment?

Jake Davis isn't No. 1 on the call sheet. He isn't the guy with the ball in his hands at the end of a tight game. But chances are, you've overlooked what he brings to the party at Illinois.

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 20

College Basketball Experts Rank Illinois – Did They Get It Right?

The AP poll came out on Monday, and it had the Illini clocking in at their highest point of the calendar year: No. 11. But for our most avid followers here at Illinois on SI, you know we’re adamant believers in the meaning of the AP poll being generally overblown.