Following Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery, there were more questions than answers about what's about to happen before next month. Illinois guard Keaton Wagler is expected to go high, but not in the top-five.
The All-American one-and-done is considered a very strong 2026 NBA Draft prospect, but with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson expected in the top-four, this is a fight from No. 5 back. Wagler joins Darius Acuff Jr. and Kingston Flemings in the five through seven crew. At least that's home many scouts see the big board currently.
Here's where things stand with Keaton Wagler ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Illinois' Keaton Wagler measured 6'5 barefoot and 188 pounds at the NBA Draft Combine, with a 6'6.25 wingspan and 8'4 standing reach.
First measurements we've seen for Wagler. Good size for a PG, but is functionally a little smaller given the wingspan, frame, and reach. pic.twitter.com/JodenJUY9L
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 11, 2026
Keaton Wagler news, notes and highlights:
Keaton Wagler vs Wisconsin
34 PTS (12-23 FG, 5-10 3PT, 5-8 FTs)
7 AST
Where is he on our Mocks rn? pic.twitter.com/NOnAEw9CJe
— Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) February 11, 2026
Keaton Wagler rumors:
Some landing spots for Keaton Wagler according to NBA Mock Drafts after yesterday’s NBA Draft Lottery 👀 🏀#illini #NBADraft #NBADraftLottery pic.twitter.com/Gm06S1xZLM
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) May 11, 2026
2026 NBA Draft order:
1. Washington
2. Utah
3. Memphis
4. Chicago
5. LA Clippers (from Indiana)
6. Brooklyn
7. Sacramento
8. Atlanta (from New Orleans)
9. Dallas
10. Milwaukee
11. Golden State
12. Oklahoma City (from the LA Clippers)
13. Miami
14. Charlotte
15. Chicago (from Portland)
16. Memphis (from Phoenix via Orlando)
17. Oklahoma City (from Philadelphia)
18. Charlotte (from Orlando via Phoenix)
19. Toronto
20. San Antonio (from Atlanta)
21. Detroit (from Minnesota)
22. Philadelphia (from Houston via Oklahoma City)
23. Atlanta (from Cleveland)
24. New York
25. Los Angeles Lakers
26. Denver
27. Boston
28. Minnesota (from Detroit)
29. Cleveland (from San Antonio via Atlanta)
30 Dallas (from Oklahoma City via WAS and PHI
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