Illinois at Nebraska
Image Taken At Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball Game, State Farm Center, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, Thursday, January 29, 2026. Courtney Bay/Illinois Athletics
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (Shawnee, Kansas) is Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Wagler earns this latest honor following dominant performances in wins at No. 5 Nebraska and at home over Washington.
The #5 Illinois Fighting Illini puts its 11-game winning streak on the line against rival Northwestern.
Illinois has a chance to begin a new winning streak against Wisconsin Tuesday night in Champaign.
