Keaton Wagler wins 2026 Kansas City Sportsman of the Year award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Keaton Wagler has been named the 2026 Kansas City Sportsman of the Year by the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. The announcement was made on July 29, with a ceremony set for late August. Wagler, a standout guard for the Illinois basketball team, averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this season. His performance also earned him Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten honors. Wagler is the first individual college athlete to receive this award since 2018.
- •Wagler is a guard for the Illinois basketball team.
- •He averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists this season.
- •The award ceremony is scheduled for late August.
- •He is the first college athlete to win since 2018.
- •Past winners include Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Keaton Wagler named 2026 Kansas City Sportsman of the Year
"Wagler’s play with the Illini earns him another prestigious honor.
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