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Keaton Wagler’s ascent to the top five marks the third straight year an Illinois player has been drafted in the first round, highlighting a program that has become a pipeline to the NBA.
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler’s selection fifth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers highlights a breakout season that culminated in a Final Four run, historic awards and a surge in Illinois basketball’s national draft ranking.
A retrospective look at the most electrifying playoff outings by University of Illinois graduates, tracing a thread of excellence that spans three decades and multiple franchises.