Keaton Wagler is one of the most intriguing players in the 2026 NBA Draft, we'll look at where he might land in the NBA.
Keaton Wagler has had a meteoric rise since joining Illinois as a recruit ranked outside of top-100 prospects, and could rise all the way to the fifth selection in the 2026 NBA Draft just one year removed. Wagler is listed at 6' 6" and his wing play in college should easily translate to a competent two-guard in the NBA.
Wagler is an excellent three-point shooter and has a wide array of finishing moves at the basket, but his facilitating leaves a lot to be desired.
Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game for the Fighting Illini, and has the frame of an elite wing in the NBA.
Check out the latest odds for when Keaton Wagler will be drafted.
Keaton Wagler's NBA Draft Position Odds
7th Pick or Sooner | -235 |
8th Pick or Later | +180 |
Top 5 Pick | +175 |
Keaton Wagler is expected be selected around the 5th and 8th pick in the draft.
He is plus money to be picked within the top 5, but negative money to be picked by the 7th selection.
Wagler is more likely to be drafted 5th (+175) than he is to go 8th (+180).
Who Will Draft Keaton Wagler
The most likely NBA landing spots for Keaton Wagler are the LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and Sacramento Kings. LA owns the 5th pick, followed by Brooklyn and Sacramento at 6th and 7th.
Wagler would fit nicely next to Darius Garland and Kawhi Leonard in LA, but he'd also be a good piece to build around on the Kings and Nets. One of these teams will likely be Wagler's first team in the NBA, unless another team trades up with LA or Brooklyn.
bet365's most recent 2026 NBA Mock Draft has Wagler landing in Sacramento with the Kings at No. 7. The Sacramento Kings are in need of youthful help anywhere in the starting lineup, and Wagler might be that man.
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Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
