The Illinois Fighting Illini guard's performance at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago has been closely monitored, with his future in the NBA potentially hinging on the event. Despite mixed results, his official measurements have been adjusted, and his height has been confirmed as 6-foot-1 1/4, which is a significant win.
Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at United Center.
Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Imagesbeing closely monitored, as his Illini future appears to hinge on the NBA Draft Combine, Boswell has slid into the background. But as a projected late second-round pick, Boswell’s stock certainly will be influenced by his performance at this week’s combine in Chicago. And through the first few days, Boswell has had mixed results.
Listed below are his official measurements:Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesThe head-turner: Boswell’s height.
The majority of the college hoops world – including we at Illinois on SI – thought Boswell was quite generously listed at 6-foot-2, with the assumption being that he might not even crack 6 feet without shoes. Checking in at 6-foot-1 1/4 is a huge win for Boswell. A wingspan of 6-foot-7 is also a massive bonus, as is his stocky 226-pound frame – but only because it clearly doesn’t hinder his athletic ability.
Boswell’s vertical explosion – which was rarely displayed with the Illini – was showcased on Tuesday in Chicago. He impressed in both the no-step vertical and the maximum vertical. His lateral agility was above average, as well. Although these results are favorable, it likely didn’t move the needle very much.
Bsowell didn't have his best day shooting the rock in Chicago. He finished in the bottom half of each drill. On one hand, Boswell shot 27.2 percent from deep over his past two seasons, so his combine performance wasn't exactly a shocker.
On the other hand, the hope was that Boswell – who did shoot 38.2 percent from long range over his first two college seasons, at Arizona – would get hot and win some scouts over as a result. His stock likely won’t slip from his shooting performance, but it was undoubtedly a missed opportunity.
Fortunately, with the scrimmages taking place on Wednesday and Thursday, Boswell gets another chance to prove himself as a shooter while ideally flexing his strongest muscles . Primarily covers Illinois football and basketball, and Kansas basketball, with an emphasis on analysis, features and recruiting. Langendorf, a third-generation University of Illinois alum, has been watching Illini basketball and football for as long as he can remember.
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