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Keaton Wagler’s NBA preseason debut did not go exactly according to plan, but the former Illini guard made sure it ended on a high note.
Wagler made his preseason debut Sunday with the Los Angeles Clippers, helping his new team defeat the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in Hawaii.
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The No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft finished with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes off the bench.
Wagler went just 3-for-15 from the field and 1-for-11 from three-point range. But he stayed aggressive all night and delivered the biggest shot of the game.
With the Clippers trailing 101-100, Wagler created space for himself and knocked down a 19-foot step-back jumper with 14 seconds remaining to give Los Angeles the lead for good.
It was a fitting moment for the former Illinois star, who earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors and averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists during his lone season in Champaign.
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Publish date : 2026-10-05 13:26:00
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