Keaton Wagler Scouting Report | 2026 NBA Draft | FanVerdicts

SGIllinoisElite Prospect

Overall

Projected

Round 1

Height

6'5"

Weight

188 lbs

Age

NBA Comparison: Klay Thompson

Combine Measurements + Testing

Pre-combine scouting measurables

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height

6'5"

Weight

188 lbs

Wingspan

6'6.25"

Standing Reach

8'4"

Wing→Height Ratio

1.016

1.06+ is elite

Hand Length

8.00"

Hand Width

9.25"

Athletic Testing

Max Vertical

36.0"

Approach jump

Standing Vertical

33.0"

No approach

Lane Agility

11.05s

Lower is better

Mod Lane Agility

3.00s

Shuttle variant

3/4 Court Sprint

3.27s

Lower is better

Captured May 28, 2026.

Overview

Unexpected rise from off-the-radar recruit to AP All-American. Wagler's positional size at 6'6" combined with elite shooting and impeccable playmaking gives him significant developmental upside. Led Illinois to their first Final Four since 2005. First freshman in Illinois history to earn AP All-American honors.

Strengths

+17.9 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 4.4 APG — elite all-around production

+Positional size at 6'6" for a combo guard

+Advanced playmaking and passing instincts — 4.4 APG for a SG

+Led Illinois to first Final Four since 2005

+First freshman AP All-American in Illinois history

Weaknesses

-Athleticism is below average for NBA standards

-Defensive foot speed is a concern against quicker guards

-Creating his own shot against elite defenders is unproven

College Stats

Season	School	GP	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
2025-26	Illinois	35	33.0	17.9	4.9	4.4	1.1	—	46.0	39.0	82.0

Awards & Honors

AP Second-Team All-AmericanNABC First Team All-Central DistrictFirst freshman AP All-American in Illinois history

Background

Keaton Wagler attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in the Overland Park, Kansas area. While not a top-tier recruit, Wagler chose Illinois and immediately exceeded all expectations as a freshman. Wagler's rise has been one of the great stories of the 2025-26 college basketball season. Averaging 17.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists, he became the first freshman in Illinois history to earn AP All-American honors. More importantly, he led the Fighting Illini to their first Final Four appearance since 2005, establishing himself as a lottery lock in the process.

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