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The Jayhawks Missed a Gem | College Basketball News
A Kansas kid who never got a scholarship from his home school, Keaton Wagler, shocked the NBA world by going fifth overall in the 2026 Draft—after a breakout year at Illinois. Despite being a two-time state player of the year and physically late-blooming, he slipped under the radar of big programs like Kansas, who focused on nationally ranked recruits. Illinois took the gamble, and it paid off with a Final Four run and a lottery pick—proving sometimes the best talent is right under your nose, and other schools are willing to bet on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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