'He's one of our best players on the team, the kid is cold,' Kylan Boswell on Freshman Guard Keaton Wagler

By Kedric Prince Staff Writer

October 12, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.- When IlliniGuys first reported that Keaton Wagler, a 6-foot-4, 175-pound shooting guard from Shawnee, Kansas, committed to Illinois in September 2024, many considered him an under-the-radar prospect due to his low national ranking. For example, Rivals.com ranked him as the nation's 67th-best shooting guard in the 2025 class.

But Illinois appears to have found a gem. While most major programs passed, the Illini identified his talent early. The only other Power Four school to actively recruit him was Minnesota.

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