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From Obscure Recruit to Illini Star: Wagler's Unlikely Rise

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Source: Sports Illustrated
From Obscure Recruit to Illini Star: Wagler's Unlikely Rise
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Keaton Wagler, once overlooked by high-major programs, defied the odds as a lightly recruited 6'6 guard who blossomed after Illinois offered him late in the process, embracing a development plan and proving himself on the court with breakout scoring and playmaking—highlighted by a 46-point game against Purdue and a key role in Illinois' efficient offense—making him a potential NBA prospect and a symbol of how modern recruiting can miss a future star.

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  1. Keaton Wagler’s Meteoric Rise at Illinois Isn’t a Fluke  Sports Illustrated
  2. The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois  ESPN
  3. Wagler Named to Naismith Trophy Late-Season Team  University of Illinois Athletics
  4. Illinois’ Brad Underwood is sick and tired of dumb old Keaton Wagler narratives  ClutchPoints
  5. Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler named to Naismith Late-Season Team  On3

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