2026 NBA draft thread

[loki]

Of all the players that might fall to the Mavs, Keaton Wagler is the most interesting. But I think less is known about him than any player above him.

He wasn't recruited by large colleges - Illinois being the biggest. None of the accolades or tournaments were part of his high school exposure. No McDonalds All-American, No Gatorade Tournaments, or FIBA Championships. He was mostly absent from 1st round drafts in September and October. So the bulk of what we know about Wagler is from the few games he's played at Illinois.

He will be heavily scrutinized during NBA workouts. If he's there when the Mavs pick, and Brown is still available... who do you pick?

I slightly lean towards Brown if he's able to sustain his recent improvement. He's a more explosive athlete and a better playmaker. I think his offensive ceiling is higher, although he's probably got more bust potential. It's a tough call.