Keaton Wagler 2026 NBA Draft Combine tracker live updates, news on former Illinois Fighting Illini star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. 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. MORE: 2026 NBA combine: Full list of draft prospects invited 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. — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 11, 2026 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 Keaton Wagler vs Wisconsin — Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) February 11, 2026 34 PTS (12-23 FG, 5-10 3PT, 5-8 FTs) 7 AST Where is he on our Mocks rn? pic.twitter.com/NOnAEw9CJe We will have our first FULL 1-60 NBA Mock Draft releasing tomorrow. — Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) May 10, 2026 Here is a sneak peak at my top 5 picks so far: 1. Wizards - F AJ Dybantsa 2. Jazz - G Darryn Peterson 3. Grizzlies - F Cam Boozer 4. Bulls - F Caleb Wilson 5. Clippers - G Keaton Wagler https://t.co/f1ue0Jymby Some landing spots for Keaton Wagler according to NBA Mock Drafts after yesterday’s NBA Draft Lottery 👀 🏀#illini#NBADraft#NBADraftLotterypic.twitter.com/Gm06S1xZLM — The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) May 11, 2026 - NBA won't beat rigging allegations if AJ Dybantsa goes to Utah Jazz - 2026 NBA Draft announcements: Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and other top prospects headed to the league - Former UNC basketball coach to Michael Malone: 'Embrace history, but don’t be paralyzed by it' - NBA legend won't contact Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and others after draft - Former NBA ref calls Dan Hurley’s viral sideline exchange 'weird'
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