Kylan Boswell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Practicing without contact Boswell (hand) is participating in practice but without live contact, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Boswell, who's missed five straight games, was expected to miss around three week with his hand ailment. In the time he's missed, Illinois has surged, going 5-0. The senior guard remains without an exact timetable for a return, but he's clearly progressing in his recovery. This is excellent news for an Illini squad that's catching fire at the right time.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Underwood gives huge Kylan Boswell update as Illinois tries to extend winning streak | Sporting News Illinois guard Kylan Boswell has been out of action since late-January and coach Brad Underwood was finally able to share a glimpse of Boswe...

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Illinois MBB coach Brad Underwood gets real about devastating Kylan Boswell hand injury | Sporting News The Illinois men's basketball team has won eight games in a row, but suffered a major setback Monday that could significantly impact its sea...

JANUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Andrej Stojakovic scores 30, No. 11 Illinois beats Maryland 89-70 for eighth straight win

Andrej Stojakovic had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 89-70 victory over Maryland

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Should return in around three weeks Boswell (hand) is expected to be sidelined between three and four weeks, head coach Brad Underwood told Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Boswell fractured his hand in practice when he collided with another player, and after undergoing surgery, he'll have his hand pinned and plated. Underwood's timeline suggests the star guard will return around mid-February. Losing Boswell is a huge blow for Illinois, as he's averaging 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while starting in each of his 18 appearances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell will be out for about a month after breaking his right hand in practice

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Fractures hand, out until February Boswell fractured his right hand and is expected to return to action in mid-February, per Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.

Impact It's not clear how the Illini starting point guard fractured his hand -- in practice, in a game or otherwise -- but he'll be sidelined for a significant amount of time. This is a serious blow to Illinois, as the senior was in the midst of a career year, averaging 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists as an every-game starter. In his stead, Mihailo Petrovic and a few others should see their minutes spike.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Coit leads Maryland against No. 11 Illinois

Maryland plays the No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini after David Coit scored 43 points in the Terrapins' 96-73 win against the Penn State Nittany Lions

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 15 • FOX SPORTS

Wagler stars as No. 13 Illinois beats Northwestern 79-68 for 6th straight win

Keaton Wagler scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half, and No. 13 Illinois beat Northwestern 79-68 for their season-high sixth consecutive victory

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Explains How Illinois' Kylan Boswell Ruined His Sunday Stirtz said the Illini were "throwing everyone at me" but agreed that one player in particular made life particularly difficult in Sunday's...

JANUARY 13 • SI.COM

No. 16 Illinois Preserves Big Early Lead to Earn Close Win vs. No. 19 Iowa

In a battle of Big Ten rivals, three players scored in double figures to guide the No. 16-ranked Fighting Illini to a big road win over the...

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

No. 16 Illinois Preserves Big Early Lead to Earn Close Win vs. No. 19 Iowa

No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Kylan Boswell Sets Up Tomislav Ivišić for Alley-Oop Slam, extending Illinois’ lead Over Iowa

JANUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Balanced output in win Boswell logged nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 81-55 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Boswell was a factor as a scorer, as a passer and on the glass, as the senior point guard has done all season. After he hit double-digits in nine of the first eleven games of the season, his scoring has dipped a bit, as he's hit double figures just once in the past four games. Still, Boswell is averaging a career-best 14.5 points while shooting 47.0 percent from the field; there's no reason to worry yet about his quieter recent stretch.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mirkovic's 13 points, 10 rebounds help No. 20 Illinois top Penn State 73-65 at Philly's Palestra

Illinois secured a 73-65 victory over Penn State at the Palestra

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Missouri Tigers and the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini square off in St. Louis, Missouri

The Missouri Tigers take on the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Missouri Tigers and the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini play in St. Louis, Missouri

The Missouri Tigers play the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nebraska Hits Game-Winner vs. Illinois, Improves to 11-0 For 1st Time In History

Jamarques Lawrence's last-second 3-point shot lifted Nebraska over Illinois and continued the Huskers' undefeated season.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Nebraska Hits Game-Winner vs. Illinois, Improves to 11-0 For 1st Time In History

Held in check by Buckeyes Boswell totaled four points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 88-80 win over Ohio State.

Impact Boswell's four points were his lowest mark on the season, and a real outlier for the guard who averaged 17.0 points heading into the showdown with Ohio State. He was cold from the field, hitting just 25 percent of his shots. Still, his four shots were also season low, he's usually much more assertive, as he came into the night averaging 11.4 shots per game. Again, this looks like an outlier for the starting point guard.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State hosts No. 13 Illinois following Noel's 29-point game

Ohio State hosts the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini after Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's 86-82 win against the Northwestern Wildcats

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 14 Illinois visits Noel and Ohio State

Ohio State hosts the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini after Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's 86-82 victory against the Northwestern Wildcats

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini

The No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers square off against the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Big effort comes up short Boswell ended with 25 points (8-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 39 minutes during Friday's 74-61 loss to UConn.

Impact Boswell's fight in this one was the only reason the Illini were remotely competitive, as this game had major blowout potential had the senior guard not consistently made tough shots. It was Boswell's second-best game in terms of both scoring and rebounding totals this season and he only committed one turnover against a tough UConn defense. On the season, Boswell is now averaging career highs in both scoring (17.3 ppg) and assists (3.9 apg). He and the Illini have a tough schedule after a short break to begin the month of December, as they'll face Tennessee on Dec. 6 and Ohio State on Dec. 9.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Andrej Stojakovic scores 30, No. 11 Illinois beats Maryland 89-70 for eighth straight win

Illinois' Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand

Coit leads Maryland against No. 11 Illinois

No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Wagler stars as No. 13 Illinois beats Northwestern 79-68 for 6th straight win

No. 16 Illinois Preserves Big Early Lead to Earn Close Win vs. No. 19 Iowa

No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Kylan Boswell Sets Up Tomislav Ivišić for Alley-Oop Slam, extending Illinois’ lead Over Iowa

Mirkovic's 13 points, 10 rebounds help No. 20 Illinois top Penn State 73-65 at Philly's Palestra

Missouri Tigers and the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini square off in St. Louis, Missouri

Missouri Tigers and the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini play in St. Louis, Missouri

Nebraska Hits Game-Winner vs. Illinois, Improves to 11-0 For 1st Time In History

Ohio State hosts No. 13 Illinois following Noel's 29-point game

No. 14 Illinois visits Noel and Ohio State

No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers play the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini

No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops