KEATON WAGLER #23 - GUARD - ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
17.9  PPG  •
4.8  RPG  •
4.4  APG 
#23 - GUARD - ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
17.9 PPG
4.8 RPG
4.4 APG
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Baylor, Pittsburgh, Providence and Texas Tech among teams to watch for Illinois transfer Mihailo Petrovic One of the biggest surprises in all of NCAA Basketball last season was the play of Keaton Wagler, a former three-star prospect who ended up...
JUNE 29 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Keaton Wagler's whirlwind leap from only two Power Five offers to the Clippers as the No. 5 pick

Keaton Wagler's unexpected rise to the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft has his head spinning
JUNE 25 • Associated Press
Keaton Wagler Selected with No. 5 Pick: Scouting Report, Fit and More The first day of the 2026 NBA Draft is officially underway, with a handful of the top prospects already off the board. All three of AJ Dyban...
JUNE 24 • SI.COM
Keaton Wagler gives Illinois basketball a shoutout before his life completely changes It has been a fun ride watching Illinois basketball star Keaton Wagler grow up before our eyes. I don’t think I have been this attached to a...
JUNE 23 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Who Is A Better Fantasy Basketball Prospect? Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Keaton Wagler Breaking down who will have a better rookie season in fantasy basketball between Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr.
JUNE 23 • SI.COM
Deadspin | Get to Know: Keaton Wagler, Illinois Deadspin | Get to Know: Keaton Wagler, Illinois
JUNE 22 • DEADSPIN.COM
All signs point to Keaton Wagler having a floor and ceiling spot in the 2026 NBA Draft The 2026 NBA Draft is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23, and the Illinois basketball team awaits to see where one of our beloved will be selected....
JUNE 22 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Keaton Wagler reliving his 'killer's mentality' vs. Purdue is gold for Illinois fans He may have only been in Champaign for one season, but sharpshooter Keaton Wagler won over countless hearts among the Illinois fanbase. Ther...
MAY 13 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Keaton Wagler 2026 NBA Draft Combine tracker live updates, news on former Illinois Fighting Illini star | Sporting News The latest on Wagler from Chicago ahead of next month's draft.
MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers

Here are the 20 best landings spots and fits for players in the NCAA transfer portal who have already committed to their new school.
APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS
Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers
Did Keaton Wagler Nearly Return to Illinois for the 2026-27 Season? Illini freshman phenom Wagler, who has entered the 2026 NBA Draft, seems to have strongly considered a return to Champaign
APRIL 17 • SI.COM
Illinois eyeing an unconventional transfer portal replacement for Keaton Wagler To be clear, nobody is expecting a player to come into the Illinois basketball program and own the campus as Keaton Wagler did. Nobody is ac...
APRIL 12 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Illinois gets brutal Keaton Wagler NBA Draft news after Final Four loss | Sporting News Illinois were likely disappointed by a recent report about their 6-foot-6 star guard.
APRIL 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Declares for NBA Draft Wagler has declared for the NBA Draft, per The Field of 68.
Impact This was to be expected from Wagler after the former three-star freshman blew up out of nowhere and became one of the best point guards in the nation. The 6-foot-6 Kansas native averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists while posting 45/40/80 shooting splits. He's an extremely gifted scorer, but also thrived in a facilitator role for the Illini when they needed him to run the offense in the latter half of the season. Wagler is expected to be a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
What Should Keaton Wagler Do Next: Return to Illinois or Enter the Draft? Should Keaton Wagler return to Champaign or enter the NBA Draft? Breaking down the strongest case for both sides.
APRIL 9 • SI.COM
Despite heartbreaking loss, Keaton Wagler still managed to make history vs. UConn The Illinois Fighting Illini were devastated by the UConn Huskies last night, but star freshman Keaton Wagler was still able to pull off som...
APRIL 5 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn's win over Illinois

Freshmen Braylon Mullins of UConn and Keaton Wagler of Illinois led the way for their teams in the Final Four on Saturday
APRIL 5 • Associated Press

UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game
APRIL 5 • Associated Press
Brad Underwood reveals the difference in Illinois's UConn rematch, and it's not Keaton Wagler When Illinois and UConn faced off back at the beginning of the season in November, it was quite the 74-61 convincing win for the Huskies. In...
APRIL 4 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Keaton Wagler's Jerry West Award win proves Illinois star is built for March moments | Sporting News Keaton Wagler’s Jerry West Award win isn’t just recognition—it’s confirmation that Illinois’ freshman star is already one of college basketb...
APRIL 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Scores 20 points in loss to UConn Wagler totaled 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Saturday's 71-62 loss to UConn.
Impact Wagler struggled with his shot from beyond the arc, but he still was the most productive scoring weapon for the Fighting Illini. His efforts weren't successful, and the team got eliminated right on the doorstep of reaching the National Championship Game. Wagler finishes the 2025-26 season with averages of 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Has Illinois Found Its Keaton Wagler Successor in Quentin Coleman? The Illini are going to have a massive void to fill if, as expected, freshman Keaton Wagler departs for the NBA. Can Quentin Coleman fill it...
APRIL 4 • SI.COM

UConn and Illinois square off in the Final 4

The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini square off in the NCAA Tournament Final Four
APRIL 4 • Associated Press
Wagler, Illinois primed for Final Four clash with tested UConn defense - UPI.com The Keaton Wagler-led Illinois offense will meet a stingy UConn defense Saturday in the first Final Four matchup of the men's basketball tou...
APRIL 3 • UPI.COM

UConn and Illinois meet in the Final 4

The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini meet in the NCAA Tournament Final Four
APRIL 3 • Associated Press
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