Unexpected Stars Emerge: Bradley Braves and Illinois Basketball Players Dominate NABC All-District Honors

Unexpected Stars Emerge: Bradley Braves and Illinois Basketball Players Dominate NABC All-District Honors

He landed in a two-team All-NABC lineup that had 14 of its 20 players from the Big Ten, including David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler from the Fighting Illini.

Bradley's Jaquan Johnson celebrates as overtime expires in the Braves' 95-84 win over Belmont on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena.
Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson celebrates as overtime expires in the Braves’ 95-84 win over Belmont on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena.

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The NABC First Team

  • John Blackwell, Wisconsin

  • Nick Boyd, Wisconsin

  • Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State

  • Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue

  • Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan

  • Nick Martinelli, Northwestern

  • Nolan Minessale, St. Thomas

  • Braden Smith, Purdue

  • Keaton Wagler, Illinois

  • Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana

Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) get tangled while reaching for a rebound during the second half at State Farm Center on Feb. 27, 2026.
Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) get tangled while reaching for a rebound during the second half at State Farm Center on Feb. 27, 2026.

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