The Pacific Division adds high-scoring guards in NBA draft with Wagler to Clips, Acuff to Kings
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The Pacific Division adds high-scoring guards in NBA draft with Wagler to Clips, Acuff to Kings
The Pacific Division loaded up on young, talented guards in the top 10 of this year's NBA draft, with the Los Angeles Clippers taking Keaton Wagler and the Sacramento Kings selecting Darius Acuff Jr. Wagler was the No. 5 pick on Tuesday night, giving the Clippers an all-around player who was part of the country's loaded freshman class. The 19-year-old is the third Fighting Illini player selected in the top 10 in the modern NBA era, joining Deron Williams (No. 3, 2005) and Kendall Gill (No. 5,...
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PrimaryClippers take Wagler, Kings add Acuff as NBA's Pacific Division loads up on promising guards
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Keaton Wagler and the Sacramento Kings took Darius Acuff Jr. in this week's NBA draft, with both teams using top 10 picks on young, high-scoring guards they hope will be franchise cornerstones for years to come. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors grabbed seasoned forward Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11, adding a 23-year-old who could provide an immediate impact as the franchise tries to capitalize on the final years of Stephen Curry's prime. Wagler was the No. 5 ...
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