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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
Keaton Wagler news, notes and highlights:
— Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) February 11, 2026Keaton 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, 20262026 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 |
More NBA Draft news:
- 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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