David Birch

Head Boys Basketball Coach at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

[West Owls Basketball @OW_Owls_Hoops]

Our thoughts are with Washburn University Coach Ballard and his family. Hoping for a speedy recovery!

[SMNW Hoops @SmnwHoops]

Our new wall is up and it looks FANTASTIC‼️ Thank you @TierOneWraps for the great work!

[DK @SpartanHoops_DK]

7 footer taking two dribbles inside half court into the gather and finish on a fast break. This is not normal. Fluidity for this kid in spurts is FREAKISH. Just a question of how long it takes him to put it all together.

[David Birch @DAVIDBIRCH]

Love to see that @3thantaylor24! Show that competitive 🔥

[Michigan State Hoops @michsthoops]

ET got his lick back on Coen 💀

[LA Clippers @LAClippers]

Keaton Wagler’s got that winning DNA 🧬

[Harold R. Kuntz @HaroldRKuntz3]

Also asked Tamar Bates about his time with Utah in Summer League and playing with Darryn Peterson: "He's a way better person than people perceive him to be."

[David Birch @DAVIDBIRCH]

@ralphw009 @tbates_11 @KeatonW34 @NBASummerLeague I have the answer 😂

[David Birch @DAVIDBIRCH]

Two Kansas City, Kansas kids @tbates_11 & @KeatonW34 going at it in the @NBASummerLeague!

[LA Clippers @LAClippers]

First @NBASummerLeague bucket for Keaton Wagler is a clean triple! 👌

[Utah Jazz @utahjazz]

TAMAR BATES WELCOME TO UTAH 🤩😱

#TakeNote | @tbates_11

[David Birch @DAVIDBIRCH]

So awesome I’ll be in Vegas to watch @tbates_11 vs @KeatonW34! on 7/12.

[LAMF Sports @lamfsports]

Congrats to @tbates_11 on his two-way contract with the @utahjazz ❗️

[Grant "Money" Mona @Gmona48]

Lawrence Frank literally laid out the entire workout process for Keaton Wagler 👇

1. 1-on-1 against Kingston Flemings ✅
2. Processing Test (IQ/Character) ✅
3. Biomechanics Test (Athleticism) ✅

Then explained that they talked to everyone around Illinois about him as well.

[Harold R. Kuntz @HaroldRKuntz3]

Keaton Wagler is going to the Clippers! His High School, Shawnee Mission Northwest, celebrates.

[FOX4 News Kansas City @fox4kc]

The Kansas City metro was well represented during the 2026 NBA Draft, with two players from the area being selected on Tuesday night.
https://t.co/CRfjwECOGj

[KSHB 41 News @KSHB41]

BREAKING | Keaton Wagler, a standout at Shawnee Mission Northwest HS and later for the University of Illinois, was selected fifth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2026 NBA Draft.

📸: Eric Gay/AP

Read more: https://t.co/tg6Dh5Fvdw

[810 Varsity @810varsity]

Your 5th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft to the Clippers….Keaton Wagler of Illinois and Shawnee Mission Northwest alum!

What a story for the local kid 👏🏻

[Brett Flory @coachbrettflory]

Had the pleasure of hosting @SmnwHoops & Coach @DAVIDBIRCH in our facility for practice & film during the 2024 state tournament. Keaton was the most polite kid you could ever meet & a great player. Now I’d by lying if I said I saw THIS coming in 2026, but I’m very happy for him.

[VWBA Elite @VWBAelite]

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