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Keaton Wagner

Guard · Los Angeles Clippers · 6'4", 190 lb · Illinois · Drafted 5th overall, 2026
No. 5 pick (2026)2026 draft classIllinois
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In short

Keaton Wagner is a guard the Los Angeles Clippers selected 5th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Illinois. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Scoring map · Keaton’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 26% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Keaton Wagner was the 5th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Los Angeles Clippers out of Illinois.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#5 2026
Illinois
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Keaton Wagner is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie guard for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Selected 5th overall out of Illinois in the 2026 NBA draft, Wagner will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Wagner joins the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Illinois.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round guard out of Illinois.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead-guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring63
Playmaking61
Rebounding43
Perimeter D57
Rim protection41
Spacing59
Athleticism67
Clutch53
5th pick, 2026Illinois
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Wagner projects as a lead-guard prospect. These role ratings weight his 5th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#5
2026, Illinois
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 5th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Hardware

#5
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Keaton Wagner's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 5th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Keaton Wagner drafted?

Keaton Wagner was selected 5th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Illinois.

Does Wagner have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.