Wagler: "My phone lost service when Brad Underwood offered me a scholarship" | Chicago Sports Tonight
Tina Nguyen went 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler. Wagler talked about their big matchup with Houston on Thursday, and how they'll deal with the Cougars' physicality in a road environment. Wagler also chatted with Tina about the amazing ride he's been on this season, going from a relatively unknown 3-star recruit to Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-American. Plus, Wagler told the funny story of what happened when Brad Underwood offered him a scholarship to Illinois.
Tina Nguyen went 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler. Wagler talked about their big matchup with Houston on Thursday, and how they'll deal with the Cougars' physicality in a road environment. Wagler also chatted with Tina about the amazing ride he's been on this season, going from a relatively unknown 3-star recruit to Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-American. Plus, Wagler told the funny story of what happened when Brad Underwood offered him a scholarship to Illinois.
It was Andrej's night: Takeaways as Illinois basketball downs VCU to advance to the Sweet 16
Oh, how sweet it is. Here are some takeaways from Illinois’ Round of 32 win over VCU, advancing the Illini to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
Oh, how sweet it is. Here are some takeaways from Illinois’ Round of 32 win over VCU, advancing the Illini to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
Takeaways as Illinois basketball dominates Penn to open the NCAA Tournament
Here are our takeaways from Illinois basketball's dominant win over Penn to open the NCAA
Here are our takeaways from Illinois basketball's dominant win over Penn to open the NCAA
Are the Illini primed to make a run in March Madness? | Chicago Sports Tonight
Cassie Carlson checks in with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner ahead of Illinois' first round game against Penn in the NCAA Tournament. How will freshman Keaton Wagler handle the pressure in March and can Brad Underwood's Illini advance past Houston in the Sweet 16
Cassie Carlson checks in with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner ahead of Illinois' first round game against Penn in the NCAA Tournament. How will freshman Keaton Wagler handle the pressure in March and can Brad Underwood's Illini advance past Houston in the Sweet 16
Penn players represent Chicago as they prepare to take on Illini | Chicago Sports Tonight
Cassie Carlson catches up with Penn Basketball's AJ Levine and Dalton Scantlebury. Two Penn players from the Chicagoland area who are feeling confident ahead of their first-round matchup against Illinois.
Cassie Carlson catches up with Penn Basketball's AJ Levine and Dalton Scantlebury. Two Penn players from the Chicagoland area who are feeling confident ahead of their first-round matchup against Illinois.
Why the Illini's lack of identity is their biggest obstacle | Chicago Sports Tonight
Fox Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joined Cassie Carlson on CST. Mike explained why a lack of identity is the Illini's biggest obstacle, which teams he believes are dark horses to reach the Sweet 16 and if the NIL era will prevent massive upsets in the NCAA Tournament.
Fox Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joined Cassie Carlson on CST. Mike explained why a lack of identity is the Illini's biggest obstacle, which teams he believes are dark horses to reach the Sweet 16 and if the NIL era will prevent massive upsets in the NCAA Tournament.
March Madness: Why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four
Here are reasons why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Here are reasons why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Illinois basketball: Where and who the Illini are playing in the NCAA Tournament
Here's where, when and who Illinois basketball will play in the NCAA Tournament next weekend when March Madness officially begins.
Here's where, when and who Illinois basketball will play in the NCAA Tournament next weekend when March Madness officially begins.
March Madness: Illini basketball can dispel narratives they hate by sharpening their mental game
From a pattern, people draw narratives. That's what sours on the Illini quickly. They'll play one game at a time to try and dispel those narratives.
From a pattern, people draw narratives. That's what sours on the Illini quickly. They'll play one game at a time to try and dispel those narratives.
Big Ten Tournament: Takeaways as Illinois basketball falls to Wisconsin in an overtime thriller
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ opening game in the Big Ten Tournament, where the Illini let two big leads slip.
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ opening game in the Big Ten Tournament, where the Illini let two big leads slip.
Why the Illini have an Achilles heel that could keep them from the Final 4 | Toyota Talks
On this week's Toyota Talks, Tina Nguyen chatted with Isaac Trotter, college basketball writer for CBS Sports, to preview March Madness. What is Illinois' Achilles heel that could keep them from reaching the Final 4, which team is a dark horse to win the Big Ten Tournament and who is Isaac's favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis.
On this week's Toyota Talks, Tina Nguyen chatted with Isaac Trotter, college basketball writer for CBS Sports, to preview March Madness. What is Illinois' Achilles heel that could keep them from reaching the Final 4, which team is a dark horse to win the Big Ten Tournament and who is Isaac's favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis.
Big Ten tournament heats up in Chicago as Northwestern advances, Illinois awaits matchup
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
Northwestern's Nick Martinelli, Illini's Keaton Wagner highlight AP All-Big Ten honors
Michigan won three of the top four Associated Press Big Ten men's basketball awards Tuesday, with Yaxel Lendeborg voted player of the year and top first-year transfer and Dusty May named coach of the year.
Michigan won three of the top four Associated Press Big Ten men's basketball awards Tuesday, with Yaxel Lendeborg voted player of the year and top first-year transfer and Dusty May named coach of the year.
College basketball: Which teams from Illinois could make the NCAA Tournament?
Here are the teams from Illinois that could join the Illini in the March Madness brackets.
Here are the teams from Illinois that could join the Illini in the March Madness brackets.
Column: If Brad Underwood took the blame, it's on him to lift Illinois basketball to its potential
If Brad Underwood is going to take the onus of a loss like Friday night, then the obligation to get over that hump solely lies in his lap now with a team that could be his best in Champaign.
If Brad Underwood is going to take the onus of a loss like Friday night, then the obligation to get over that hump solely lies in his lap now with a team that could be his best in Champaign.
Kendall Gill breaks down what went wrong in Illinois' 84-70 loss to No. 3 Michigan
Illinois hosted No. 3 Michigan and got outclassed. Kendall Gill joined the program to break down what went wrong in Champaign.
Illinois hosted No. 3 Michigan and got outclassed. Kendall Gill joined the program to break down what went wrong in Champaign.
College basketball: Takeaways from Michigan's win over Illinois in a top-10 showdown
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ top-10 tilt with No. 3 Michigan in a game where the Illini lost one key facet of the game, and the Wolverines ran away with the game.
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ top-10 tilt with No. 3 Michigan in a game where the Illini lost one key facet of the game, and the Wolverines ran away with the game.
Illini prepare for top-10 showdown vs. Michigan, look to keep win streak alive
Tina Nguyen goes 1-on-1 with Illini Guard/Forward Andrej Stojakovic before their primetime matchup vs. #3 Michigan. Also, what's it like being Keaton Wagler's roommate and how far this team can go in March.
Tina Nguyen goes 1-on-1 with Illini Guard/Forward Andrej Stojakovic before their primetime matchup vs. #3 Michigan. Also, what's it like being Keaton Wagler's roommate and how far this team can go in March.
Illini G Kylan Boswell talks return from injury, championship aspirations
Tina went 1-on-1 with Illini guard Kylan Boswell. Boswell talks about returning from injury, what it's like to play for Brad Underwood, watching freshman phenom Keaton Wagler's incredible season and the team's focus heading into March with national championship aspirations.
Tina went 1-on-1 with Illini guard Kylan Boswell. Boswell talks about returning from injury, what it's like to play for Brad Underwood, watching freshman phenom Keaton Wagler's incredible season and the team's focus heading into March with national championship aspirations.
How former Joliet Central & Illini star Roger Powell has Valparaiso playing red hot
Roger Powell was all smiles outside as Valparaiso beat UIC Saturday. The Joliet native and former Fighting Illini player is suddenly coaching one of the hottest teams in the country.
Roger Powell was all smiles outside as Valparaiso beat UIC Saturday. The Joliet native and former Fighting Illini player is suddenly coaching one of the hottest teams in the country.