The hero of Illinois’ Final Four run wasn’t always a highly touted prospect: 'One of the fabulous stories'

The hero of Illinois’ Final Four run wasn’t always a highly touted prospect: ‘One of the fabulous stories’

As recently as two summers ago, Keaton Wagler was a little-known recruit playing off the main AAU circuits. Hometown University of Missouri-Kansas City was the only Division I school to offer Wagler prior to the summer before his senior year of high school. More established mid-majors began to show interest during that critical recruiting period…

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March Madness setup begins in South Philadelphia

March Madness setup begins in South Philadelphia

We’re just days away from NCAA Tournament action tipping off in South Philadelphia. It’s the city’s first time hosting March Madness since 2022. Preparations got underway on Monday as crews began the intricate, hours-long process of transforming the arena floor. The Sixers court first had to be removed before the NCAA’s custom court could be…

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