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BOYS BASKETBALL

Keaton Wagler

Guard
SHAWNEE MISSION NORTHWEST HS
SHAWNEE, KANSAS
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

18.5

Average Points (per game)

6.7

Average Rebounds (per game)

4.2

Average Assists (per game)

1.8

Average Steals (per game)
“Every time they need a big play, Keaton makes it. Every time they struggle, he lifts them up. He also really impacts the game on the defensive end. He always comes through for them.”
Brett McFall
Head Coach - Shawnee Mission South High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-6, 190-pound senior guard led the Cougars to a 22-3 record and a second straight Class 6A state championship this past season. Wagler averaged 18.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.8 steals, including 17 points and 10 boards in a 63-56 win over Olathe North High in the state final. The 2024 Class 6A Player of the Year, he was the 2025 Sunflower League Player of the Year and he’s ranked as the nation’s No. 144 recruit in the Class of 2025 by 247Sports.

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Academic Achievement

Wagler has maintained a weighted 3.40 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of Illinois this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Wagler has volunteered locally as an elementary school aide, and he has donated his time as a youth basketball coach and camp counselor.