Illinois, Nebraska and Keaton Wagler
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The Hawkeyes are 6-4 in Big Ten play, but they have rattled off four straight wins – thanks in very large part to lead guard Bennett Stirtz. Perhaps the most indispensable player in the country, Stirtz is the heartbeat of this Iowa team.
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Crazy Keaton Wagler stat shows he’s college hoops’ giant slayer for the Illinois basketball program
Keaton Wagler has been on fire recently and it has resulted in Illinois winning two straight road games against top five teams.
An unheralded recruit, Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler had played so well in the early part of the season for the No. 9 Illini that some were asking whether he might be a top-10 pick by the time NBA Draft day rolls around.
David Mirkovic, left, and Keaton Wagler have played a major role in Illinois contending for a Big Ten regular-season title with the ninth-ranked Illini currently on a 10-game winning streak before playing Sunday at Nebraska. CHAMPAIGN...
Just like everyone else, Illini coach Underwood didn't know right away how good Wagler is – but he remembers when it happened