Keaton Wagler is the youngest player in the lottery tier and one of the most
polished off-ball scorers in the class. The 6-foot-6 Illinois shooting guard averaged 18.7
points, 4.3 assists, and 2.1 steals as a true freshman under Brad Underwood. Wagler's shot
profile reads as elite for a freshman: 41% from three on 6.2 attempts per game, 86% from the
free-throw line, and a turnover rate under 12%. The case for him: high-floor lottery pick
who can play next to a primary creator immediately. The case against him: he is not yet a
lead-handler against NBA pressure, and his defensive ceiling at SG is solid-not-elite. Most
boards have him in the 5-10 range, with the Sacramento Kings (looking for shooting next to
DeMar DeRozan) and Memphis (Ja Morant's perimeter complement) the most-rumored fits.