Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/2007 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Shawnee, Kansas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Keaton Wagler
23/06/2026
Keaton Wagler was selected fifth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center in New York. The former Illinois guard became the highest-picked Illini in 21 years. He followed the pick with a welcome event at the Clippers' Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Keaton Reece Wagler is an American professional basketball guard who plays for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. He played one season of college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini before the Clippers selected him fifth overall in the 2026 NBA draft. He wears jersey number 1 with the Clippers. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'6" (198 cm) |
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| Weight | 175 lbs (79 kg) |
| Shooting Hand | Right |
| Position | Guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, Shawnee, Kansas |
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| University | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball) |
Relationships & More
| Coach (High School) | David Birch |
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| Coach (College) | Brad Underwood |
Family
| Father | Logan Wagler |
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| Mother | Jennifer Wagler |
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| Other Relatives | Several relatives on his paternal and maternal lines played basketball at Hutchinson Community College, including a great-grandfather who later played at TCU and an uncle who won a national junior-college title |
Career
| High School | Led Shawnee Mission Northwest to consecutive Kansas Class 6A state championships, including a 25-0 season in 2024 | ||||||
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| College | Freshman season with the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2025-26; averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game on 44.5% shooting | ||||||
| Professional | Drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft on 23/06/2026 at Barclays Center, New York | ||||||
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| Professional Status | Rookie with the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2026-27 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was ranked as the top recruit in Kansas in the class of 2025 | |
| 2. Named 2024-25 Kansas MaxPreps High School Basketball Player of the Year | |
| 3. Comes from a multi-generation basketball family with deep roots at Hutchinson Community College | |
| 4. Older sister Brooklyn won a junior-college national championship before playing at MidAmerica Nazarene University | |
| 5. Received only three high-major scholarship offers out of high school before committing to Illinois | |
| 6. Became the highest-drafted Illinois player since Deron Williams, who went third overall in 2005 |
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