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Illinois basketball players Mirkovic and Coleman on 2027 NBA draft radar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

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Summary

Keaton Wagler's first-round selection in the recent NBA Draft extends Illinois' streak to three consecutive years. Early mock drafts for the 2027 NBA Draft feature sophomore forward David Mirkovic at No. 13 and freshman guard Quentin Coleman at No. 18. Mirkovic is noted for his skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting, while Coleman is recognized for his scoring ability and play at the Under-18 FIBA AmeriCup. Other Illinois players, including Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks, are also mentioned in projections, though some analysts express skepticism regarding their draft prospects.

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By the Numbers

•Illinois extends first-round picks streak to three years with Keaton Wagler's selection.
•David Mirkovic ranks No. 13 in early 2027 NBA Draft projections.
•Quentin Coleman is placed at No. 18 in early draft speculation.
•Stefan Vaaks, a Providence transfer, is also mentioned among draft prospects.
•Analysts express varying levels of optimism for Illinois players in the upcoming draft.

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Jun. 28—Keaton Wagler extended Illinois' string of first-round picks to three consecutive drafts. Is there a player (or more) on the 2026-27 Illini that could keep that streak alive? Some incredibly early mocks for the 2027 NBA Draft say yes. prefaced his first mock draft for 2027 with the idea that 20 of his top 30 might not even be in the draft a year from now. That the NCAA's incoming ...
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