The NBA Draft Combine is officially here, and it's go time for three former Illinois Fighting Illini stars hoping to make their mark on the professional stage. Set to take place from May 10-17 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis, this week-long showcase is a pivotal moment for prospects to boost their draft stock through five-on-five scrimmages, skill drills, measurements, medical exams, and team interviews.

Among the 73 invited players, Illini standouts Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell, and Andrej Stojakovic will all have the chance to prove themselves in front of NBA decision-makers. And with recent mock drafts already buzzing about these three, the combine could be the perfect platform to solidify—or elevate—their standing.

Here's a quick look at where the experts currently see them landing:

• Jeremy Woo (ESPN): Keaton Wagler – #6, Kylan Boswell – #52, Andrej Stojakovic – #54
• NBADRAFT.NET: Keaton Wagler – #6, Andrej Stojakovic – #45
• NBA Draft Room: Keaton Wagler – #8, Kylan Boswell – #82

Wagler, projected as a top-10 pick, is generating serious buzz and could become one of the highest-drafted Illinois players in program history—though surpassing Deron Williams' No. 3 overall selection remains a tall order. Boswell, still just 21 years old, has exhausted his eligibility and is ready to make the leap. While the G League might be his initial landing spot, a strong combine performance could earn him a two-way contract or even a full NBA roster spot.

As for Stojakovic, the junior guard appears in some mock drafts but is reportedly leaning toward returning to college for his senior season. That means Illini fans may not have seen the last of him in orange and blue just yet.

One thing is clear: this draft class carries serious Illini pride. Boswell, a Champaign native, recently reflected on the impact of head coach Brad Underwood during his time in Champaign. "He's meant everything for me," Boswell said. "How much he demands from me—I think will translate to help me just in whatever my career takes me."

With the NBA Draft Lottery set for May 10, we'll soon have a clearer picture of where these former Illini will land. And for fans eager to see them in action again, keep an eye on NBA Summer League in Las Vegas starting mid-July—it's the perfect place to watch the next chapter begin.