Keaton Wagler

Created on 1/4/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 180
College: Illinois
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 2/3/2007

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 6
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2026 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 5 by the Los Angeles Clippers

Pros:

Gifted shooter
Very good scorer off the dribble
Very good playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete

Cons:

Can struggle to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Must get stronger

Summary:

Keaton Wagler is an agile, very skilled point forward that played college basketball for Illinois. He had a tremendous freshman season, and he is a gifted playmaker that can score in a variety of ways, and is a solid defender. He has been rising up draft boards, and he could end up being a lottery pick in the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/4/26 Illinois-Penn State Game via Big Ten Network

Games Scouted:
1/24/26 Illinois vs. Purdue
3/26/26 Illinois vs. Houston

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