Talk Illini Podcast: Could Kylan Boswell run it back for Illinois?
Talk Illini Podcast: JR discusses how NCAA President Charlie Baker’s 5-in-5 eligibility rule could give Kylan Boswell a fifth year at Illinois under Brad Underwood. Boswell’s potential bonus season, defensive leadership, roster fit with Andrej Stojaković, and more analyzed in this Talk Illini episode.
Kylan Boswell could return for one more run in orange and blue thanks to the proposed 5-in-5 rule change. We break down the current eligibility rules vs. the new proposal, Boswell’s impact on last year’s Final Four team, insider buzz, chemistry questions with Andrej Stojaković, NBA draft outlook, NIL factors, and whether he should come back or go pro.
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