Keaton Wagler 2026 NBA Draft Combine tracker live updates, news on former Illinois Fighting Illini star

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May 12, 2026 - 19:03

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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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Keaton Wagler 2026 NBA Draft Combine live updates

Keaton Wagler posted an official 36-inch max vertical jump at the NBA Combine on Tuesday. This is the sixth highest max vert among guards at the combine.

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— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 11, 2026

Keaton Wagler news, notes and highlights:

Keaton Wagler infamously had zero dunks last college season. Here's his best standing vertical leap (second out of three jumps) pic.twitter.com/RZBWKN20L1— Steph Noh (@StephNoh) May 12, 2026

Keaton Wagler vs Wisconsin

34 PTS (12-23 FG, 5-10 3PT, 5-8 FTs)
7 AST

Where is he on our Mocks rn? pic.twitter.com/NOnAEw9CJe— Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) February 11, 2026

Keaton Wagler rumors:

We will have our first FULL 1-60 NBA Mock Draft releasing tomorrow.

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— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) May 10, 2026

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, 2026

2026 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