Keaton Wagler Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year
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Keaton Wagler, Illinois freshman guard, was named the Big Ten Conferences Freshman of the Year, marking the first Illini to receive this honor since 2020. Wagler, a two-time state champ and sharp shooter, was an overlooked recruit with only two high-major offers. He started all 31 regular-season games, breaking the Illinois freshman scoring record with 554 points. Waglers impressive statistics include 17.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, along with a 44.7% shooting percentage and 41% from three-point range. He showcased his skills in a standout game at Purdues Mackey Arena, scoring 46 points and hitting 9 of 11 threes for a school record. Waglers teammate, David Mirkovic, made the All-Big Ten Freshman Team, while Kylan Boswell earned defensive team honors.
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