5 fun facts: Get to know Clippers' Keaton Wagler before 2026-27 season
As the No. 5 overall pick in the draft, Keaton Wagler joins the Clippers after a historic freshman campaign at the University of Illinois.
The LA Clippers have acquired guard Keaton Wagler, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, following a stellar freshman season at the University of Illinois. A consensus second-team All-American, Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while shooting 39.7% from beyond the arc. He set numerous freshman records, including points (663), scoring average, and 3-pointers (87).
As the first Illini freshman to earn a consensus All-American selection, Wagler's impressive performance has earned him eighth-highest odds for Rookie of the Year.
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