Keaton Wagler is projected to be a top 10 selection in
the upcoming NBA Draft set for Monday, June 23 at Barclays Center in
Brooklyn, N.Y.
During his lone season at Illinois, Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists per contest while shooting 44.5 percent from the field, 39.7 percent from 3-point range and 79.6 percent from the free throw line.
Read on for a closer look at what Wagler's high school career might tell us about his NBA future.
Keaton Wagler led Shawnee Mission Northwest to a record of 47-3 during his junior and senior seasons. (PHOTO: Mike Cerny)
Prospect Report Card
High school record/path: Wagler had a career high school record of 80-16 although he played sparingly during his freshman season. He led Shawnee Mission Northwest to back-to-back state titles in 2023-24 and 2024-25. The 2023-24 group went 25-0 in the process of winning the program's first state title.
Stats/accomplishments: Averaged 12.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest as a junior before increasing his tallies to 18.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per outing as a senior en route to winning MaxPreps Kansas Player of the Year honors.
Outstanding achievement: Posted career-highs of 32 points and 14 rebounds in a 64-60 victory over Olathe North during his senior year. He also posted a triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 86-65 win over Shawnee Mission East.
Needs work: Some poor shooting performances raise cause for concern around his efficiency as a scorer, including a game that saw him shoot just 2 of 16 from the field in an overtime loss at Michigan State.
Best fit/likely landing spot: Likely to be selected in the 5-7 range of the draft, Wagler is currently mocking to the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 5. Wagler could provide an instant spark to the backcourt alongside 26-year old, two-time All-Star Darius Garland.
Grades
Pro potential: B+
2025-26 college season: B+
High school resume: B
