Wagler was named the Jerry West Award winner, given annually to the nation’s top shooting guard, capping off a freshman campaign that has quietly turned into one of the most impactful seasons in college basketball. It is one of the most specific and prestigious honors in college basketball, given to the best shooting guard in the country by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. And now, with a Jerry West Award attached to his name, the rest of the country is catching up to what Illinois has known for months.
Author: Rodney Knuppel
Published at: 2026-04-04 21:35:57
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