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0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Keaton Wagler didn't have to wait long to find out what the NBA thinks of him.
The LA Clippers made him the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the rookie guard enters his first season with expectations that usually come with that kind of draft position. There won't be much time spent easing into the background. The Clippers clearly believe he can be part of what comes next.
Wagler arrived after a standout freshman season at Illinois, where he helped lead the program on a deep tournament run that ended at the Final Four. That kind of stage matters for young players. College success doesn't always translate to the NBA, but getting comfortable in big moments tends to reveal something about a player's mindset.
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During Summer League, Wagler gave Clippers fans a quick glimpse of why the team was willing to take him so high. He showed scoring ability, confidence with the ball, and the kind of aggression you want to see from a young guard who isn't afraid to make mistakes.
Of course, Summer League is its own little basketball universe. Everyone looks a little faster. Everyone gets a little more freedom. The real test comes when the veterans are back, the scouting reports are thicker, and every possession gets picked apart. Still, Wagler has put himself in a good position.
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The Clippers are entering a transition period, and that could create a real opening for the rookie. He's expected to see meaningful backcourt minutes alongside Darius Garland, giving him a chance to learn while also being asked to contribute.
For a young guard, that's about as valuable as it gets.
The Clippers didn't draft Wagler fifth overall to keep him hidden. They saw a player who could help shape their future.
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