Illinois guard Keaton Wagler has entered the 2026 NBA Draft as an Early Entry Candidate. Wagler is currently ranked No. 5 on ESPN’s Top 100 prospect list for this class.
In his only season with the Fighting Illini, the 6-foot-6 guard appeared in 37 games and made an immediate impact, averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists as a freshman.
He was also efficient offensively, posting shooting splits of 44.5% from the field, 39.7% from three-point range, and 79.6% from the free-throw line.
Keaton Wagler Declares For 2026 NBA Draft https://t.co/jF9zKbiQF4
— RealGM (@RealGM) April 12, 2026
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