Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell return to Champaign for workout

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 03: Keaton Wagler #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Kylan Boswell #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini head to the locker room after practice during Final Four Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 03, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images

Illinois basketball may be preparing for a new season, but a pair of familiar faces are back in Champaign.

Former Illini stars Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell appeared to return to campus this weekend to get a workout in with the Illinois basketball team, according to Adam Fletcher’s Instagram story.

Former #Illini guards Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell are back on campus working out at Ubben.

Per Adam Fletcher's Instagram story pic.twitter.com/UQbUhRKhK5

— Sahil Mittal (@sahil_mittal24) August 29, 2026

Wagler and Boswell helped form one of the best backcourts in the country last season, leading Illinois to a Final Four appearance before moving on to the NBA.

Pretty cool seeing both guards back in the gym just months after such a historic season. It’s something we’ve seen over the years from other guys, including TSJ, KJ, Will and Ayo.