He also displayed a nice face-up game from which he knocked down mid-range jump shots and drove to the rim.
Calipari coached Wagner's father, Dajuan, at Memphis, and first-year Louisville coach Kenny Payne played with Wagner's grandfather, Milt, on Louisville's 1986 national championship team. Louisville football: How great can the 2023 class be? 6-7 / All Rights Reserved. Despite what the outlets up the road want to believe, Louisville is now the favorite to land DJ Wanger. 185, PG / Wagner broke down his visit to Villanova and his relationship with Kentucky with 247Sports. 6-0 / Kenny Payne and Danny Manning will make sure of that. The familial connection to Calipari was obvious. I don't know.. Heck, I even found myself standing next to Chane Behanen behind the Scholars bench. 8) rounding out the quartet. The Kentucky Wildcats . #1 player in the country, DJ Wagner with the FILTHY MOVE & Finish in transition #EYBLSession3 pic.twitter.com/1YtE1veOch. Scouts will tell you that Wagner is as well-rounded as the come and is elite on both ends of the floor. 6-0 / DJ Wagner dubbed one of the 20 most important CBB names over the next 20 years. 185, PF / In a statement upon his hiring at Louisville, Milt Wagner called Payne his "brother" and said Louisville is his "second home." Coach John Calipari was always straightforward and honest with me. Reed Sheppard reaches 5-star status; Dajuan Wagner Jr. still No. I'm a college basketball fan and I love watching March Madness.. Booker is a 6 10, 205-pound center from Indianapolis, IN. Wagner also helped lead USA Basketball to a gold medal at the 2022 FIBA U17 World Championships, starting all seven games and averaging 9.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Impressive player. In theory, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process. The only question for Camden remains the head coach. Louisvilles chances to land Wagner are high. I expect Louisville to be added to that list in the coming months. 2 prospect in the class by. He joins small forward Justin Edwards (No. Off-court fit: Wagner has signed an NIL deal -- already! 6-2 / He puts a lot of pressure on the defense with his speed to score and his vision to make the assist. John Wall. Wagner, Bradshaw, Medley and Robinson will have a group signing ceremony on Wednesday. "My father definitely helps me a lot because he's been through the whole process. On Saturday night, when Wagner faced Bronny James and Strive for Greatness, there were a number of former players in attendance, including Darrell Griffith, Robbie Valentine, Herbert Crook, Wiley Brown, Kevin Walls, Jerry Eaves, Tick Rogers, Beau Zach Smith, Will Olliges, Russ Smith, Sydney Curry, El Ellis, and Mike James. 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. And that meant so much to me. Wagner, a 5-star recruit and the consensus number 1 ranked player in the 2023 class, is a 6' 3" combo guard who does it all. 6-3 / He is arguably the best shot blocker in the class and moves as well as any 7-footer that Ive seen. D.J. 210, PG / 185, PF / Calipari's roots run deep in the Wagner family, and what he helped do for Dajuan Wagner (getting him to the NBA) and for Milt Wagner (giving him his start in coaching) can't be understated. He chose Kentucky over Louisville and many others.. With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leaps Duke for the No. We'd love an assist, just let us know about the error and we'll get right on it. It's crazy the history of guards they have had over there. 6-2 / 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. Tweets about Caleb Wagner Caleb Wagner becomes the third former Tiger to commit to the Mustangs in the last two years. Dajuan Wagner, DJ' Wagner's father, called Payne in aninterview with ESPNhis "uncle.". We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. With top overall prospect GG Jackson reclassifying from the 2023 to 2022 recruiting class, all eyes now turn to DJ Wagner -- who was quickly elevated to the No. On-court fit: Louisville doesn't yet have an on-court identity under new coach Kenny Payne. 1 ranked recruit in the Class of 2023 and a consensus five-star prospect, announced on Monday he's joining the Wildcats,. Here is the breakdown of his game from 247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein: Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal. A member of the 2022 USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team, Wagner averaged 19.8 points per game while leading his high school team to a state title during his junior season. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. Here are more takeaway's from Wagner's announcement. . He is the younger brother of Jalen Green, the number 2 pick in the 2021 NBA draft and contender for NBA ROY. Congratulations on th https://t.co/7dmp9LKu9A 42d At Rupp Arena, Wagner would likely flourish as a do-it-all guard who does his best damage creating his own offense and stuffing the stat sheet as a scorer. Milt Wagner also attended all of his grandsons game after he was hired the week before as Louisvilles Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations. Jessica Suzanne Wagner, 44. 220, SF / 2 ranked class also features five players who range between No. 2), Aaron Bradshaw (No. Off-court fit: The Wagner family themselves don't have ties to Kentucky -- only to its coach. While Justin Edwards is the highest-rated recruit joining the Cats next season, slightly edging DJ Wagner, the latter is arguably the biggest name entering college basketball next season. This will be Paynes first true recruiting class and he, better than most, understands that a major splash is needed. Critics have also questioned his ability to shoot consistently from three, but he connected on plenty of open looks. 6 overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft after one season with the Tigers. Wagner will be the first big college basketball profit maker in the age of NIL (presuming Bronny James doesnt go to college). section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-dj-wagner-commits-to-wildcats-giving-them-no-1-ranked-class-over-duke | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 215, PG / 1 overall recruiting class, and that includes three of the top four players in the nation. Instead, it appears Payne may have to do some heavy lifting in the transfer portal after this season to get the Cardinals back on track after what is shaping up to be a rough 2022-23 season. -- with Drake's Nike sub-label NOCTA, potentially paving the way for him to rock the Kentucky superfan's gear while playing for the Nike school. All Rights Reserved. 1 recruiting class in the country. 2. runner-up finish in the Tournament of Champions, Finally! 6-9 / DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 200, PF / Defensively, he's effective when guarding on the ball and also has good anticipation off the ball. San Francisco, California, United States. Dont expect it to happen, but interesting nonetheless. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | It goes without saying that DJ Wagner is Louisvilles top target in the 2023 class. 185, C / 6-3 / 220, SF / 6-7 / His brother Kareem Watkins and former Panther teammate Lance Ware are both on the roster, and current Camden running mate and fellow five-star recruit Aaron Bradshaw committed in October. In the updated 247 Sports rankings, Booker jumped from no. The Wildcats also signed No. Though his pedigree as the son and grandson of former college stars may have helped him reach the national radar initially, his game speaks for itself. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. There was also a Rivals FutureCast pick logged this week by recruiting analyst Russ Wood in favor of the Wildcats, who now hold both predictions at Rivals, as well as all eight picks at 247 Sports, which has him ranked 62nd overall. 1 player in the class of 2023, drops Bronny James before connecting on his jump shot. "My older brother Kareem is on the team," he said. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. As of right now Im considering everyone and enjoying the process., : It was good, we had a nice conversation and I love Kentucky especially with family ties and things like that. 240. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. There are not two better big-man coaches in college basketball and, under their tutelage, Bradshaw could be the top NBA draft pick in 2024. He was hounded all weekend by double and triple teams and was, almost constantly, pushed, slapped, and grabbed. 210, PG / So which school has the edge? Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. At the center of a recruiting battle between Kentucky and Adidas-backed Louisville, Wagner starred for the NJ Scholars on Nike's EYBL circuit over the summer, which included a high-profile stop in the 502. introduced as a member of the Nike Basketball family, his reportedly scheduled visit to Lexington for Big Blue Madness, Top 2023 prospects DJ Wagner, Aaron Bradshaw to visit Big Blue Madness: Report, signing with and appearing in an ad campaign for Nike sub-label NOCTA, These players have committed to the Wildcats' 2023 class, director of player development and alumni relations, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Connections:Shortly after Louisville tabbed Payne as Chris Mack's successor, Payne tapped into the alumni pipeline and hired Milt Wagner as the program's director of player development and alumni relations, almost certainly as a way to try and lure DJ Wagner to Louisville. 5) and Robert Dillingham (No. It's crazy the history of guards they have had over there. Insane. Trademarks - Verbal Commits, verbalcommits.com, and the Verbal Commits Logos are trademarks and property of Orange Wolf LLC. 6-4 / Also trending: Louisville basketball needs guards but whos available? I watched Wagner and his team, the New Jersey Scholars, play five times over the weekend and he did not disappoint. 215, SG / SG. 195, SF / Wagner has many other connections to Kentucky too. Chris Murphy. The sport has had its share of early success stories Oscar Tshiebwe has done quite nicely for himself but NIL started when college hoops lacked a high-profile recruit to capture the market, The Athletics Dana ONeil wrote. 6-5 / Required fields are marked *. Louisville has not yet offered Bradshaw, but he recently included Louisville in his top 7. Bradshaw has immediate plans to visit Kentucky, UCLA, and Maryland. 5-10 / 4/27/2021, Commit (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
. Wagner is considered the No. Forward to Family & Friends; Share a Memory; Add a Photo; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. Which means his decision could come at any time. The Louisville basketball staff has identified four primary targets and two of them, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw, were on display this weekend in Louisville, KY at EYBL Session 3. Expect Louisville to be a serious contender. I want to be athletic. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Wagner is considered the No. 3), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 in . Wagner is the son of former NBA athlete DaJuan Wagner and . There are a lot of really talented players who shine in an open, low contact game, but not many can also shine in a physical battle. Wagner joins a Kentucky class that now includes four of the top eight prospects in the 2023 class, with Justin Edwards (No. That said, Wagner is as good as advertised and cemented himself, at least in my mind, as the best player in the 2023 class. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. I want to shoot the three, but I don't want to live by the three.". Verbal Commits Our team has been working around the clock to bring you a brand new Verbal Commits platform. 305, PF / Even with Milt Wagner's presence at Louisville, the gravitational pull to UK -- which offers a bigger platform and a chance to play for a Hall of Famer -- might be too much for the Cardinals to overcome. Sign me up for this projected path today! 6-6 / With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leapsDuke for the No. Dajuan Wagner went on to become the No. "That made a huge difference. With Wagner's father being a former first round draft pick, he has been a major part in DJs game and recruitment. 185, PG / Tom Jurich could have had a statue; Now he should just hope for respect, Louisville basketball: The stories that made the 2013 season legendary. Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. 185, C / To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Bradshaw is the No. Ashton Hagans. 1 overall prospect Isaiah Collier is the only player remaining in the top 10 of the class who has yet to commit. That's not how things played out. All rights reserved. The number one player in the class of 2023, : It was a pretty good visit and I liked it. October 7, 1929 - April 19, 2013 Provo, Utah Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of John's Passing. When the game slows down in the halfcourt, Wagner's improvement from the perimeter has been an asset. 6-2 / Louisvilles prodigal son, Pervis Ellison, the director of the New Jersey Scholars program, was also on hand. DJ Wagner dubbed one of the 20 most important CBB names over the next 20 years, Tshiebwe & Toppin make interesting comments about possibly returning for another season. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Keep me updated when new posts are created. A Sea of Blue comes loaded with the best Kentucky Wildcats links, news, analysis, and some other fun stuff, so be sure to go like our Facebook page and then go follow us on Twitter. He lacks great positional size and is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He alsoattended Big Blue Madness in 2021andparticipated in a father-son summer campCalipari hosted at UK in 2018. He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. He really knows the game and how it goes and is showing me through and teaching me different things., For my game, we practice a lot getting up shots that I would take in a game and things I need to work on if I played a certain way in a game and see what I need to work on.. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 6-6 / "Winning comes first with me and I want to help Kentucky win as much as possible. 11/4/2021. Against Brad Beal Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around. 3:01 pm ET. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. "This was an extremely difficult decision that I went back-and-forth with for a long time. A Sea of Blue comes loaded with Kentucky Wildcats links, news, analysis, and some other fun stuff, so like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. Verbal Commits - Wagner Seahawks Basketball Recruiting Scholarship Chart: Roster, Offers, Commits, Targets, Rankings 210, SF / pic.twitter.com/xROBjCgbfA. But his grandfather, Milt Wagner, starred for Louisville in the early 1980s under Denny Crum. That, seemingly, would make his fit with the program go seamlessly, especially given his familiarity and comfort level with the school that dates back far longer than Kentucky. 6-6 / Somewhere that feels like home and where my teammates around me feel like family and friends, he told KSR in June. The 5-star guards recruitment has been fairly quiet for a while but since the start of the live period he has heard from Arkansas, Kentucky, Villanova, Gonzaga, Duke, Temple, Syracuse, and Michigan among others. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? 200, PF / Sahvir Wheeler has minor surgery and will miss Senior Night, Kentucky basketball recruiting in the 2023 class, Kentucky has 4 signees named to the Iverson Classic roster, Where Kentucky signees stand in updated On3 rankings, Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt game thread and pregame reading, Bleav in Kentucky talks basketball Cats, Will Levis at the NFL Combine, and more, Kentucky Hockey makes National Tournament; needs fan support to help make the trip, Wednesday Headlines: Senior Night and Vanderbilt Gameday Edition. Wagner was not only able to play through the contact but seemed to enjoy it. He averaged 18.8 points and 4.9 assists on the Nike EYBL circuit with the NJ Scholars grassroots program last spring and summer, including nine 20-point efforts in 18 games. Refine Your Search Results. 210, PG / Commit 4/27/2021. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / AJ Johnson is a 4-star point guard from Woodland Hills, CA. "The Adidas agreement and our corresponding university policy require our student athletes to wear Adidas gear during official team activities. John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner Obituary Remember John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner. DJ Wagner is headed to Kentucky. This upcoming class will be among the best head coach John Calipari has had in Lexington. He will always be family first. That said, Bradshaw is a unique talent who, I believe, would really flourish under Kenny Payne and Danny Manning. The Cats have the No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 200, PF / 1-ranked high school senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. Scouts will tell you that Wagner is as well-rounded as the come and is elite on both ends of the floor. I don't know.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | 8) already in the fold. In addition to his chops as a scorer, Wagner also averaged 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.2 steals last season. Wagner was the subject of an intense recruiting battle between in-state rivals Kentucky and Louisville, with strong familial ties to both programs. No Results for 2021 Basketball; Signed . By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He was consistently knocked off his spot and struggled to adjust. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Head coach: Bashir Mason. Bradshaw is long and rangy at 7 210-pounds. 4), point guard Robert Dillingham (No. 5 and No. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. It was very exciting, and it was pretty cool to actually see them in person as they stood up there but I just came with the same approach of playing to win and staying prepared, he said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / 1 ranked recruit in the Class of 2023 and a consensus five-star prospect, announced on Monday hes joining the Wildcats, where hell play for head coach John Calipari, who coached DJs father Dajuan at the University of Memphis. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. Camden (N.J.) High School senior center and 2023 UK men's basketball signee Aaron Bradshaw (2) warms up before facing Combine Academy (N.C.) during a game at . He was showing off his whole arsenal. Milt Wagner also went on to serve as an assistant on the staff at UTEP under Tony Barbee from 2006 through 2010 and followed Barbee to Auburn, where they coached from 2010 through 2014. 36d Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi. 6-7 / Payne bringing Milt Wagner aboard isn't their only connection, though; they played together at Louisville in the 1980s and were on the same 1986 NCAA championship team together. "We recognize some student-athletes may agree to NIL deals with apparel companies other than Adidas," Banker said. Tyrese Maxey. Wagner picked Kentucky over Louisville, where his grandfather Milt Wagner is the programs director of player development and alumni relations. 6-4 / Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. Wagner Football Travels To Montana State On Saturday. The Athletic's Kyle Tucker mentioned that some UK basketball folks may soon be rocking some NOCTA gear soon, too, which would in no way be a coincidence. The reasoning why is pretty clear, and it is because Wagner will trailblaze the path for massive NIL deals. Kentucky now has five commitments. The Camden High School senior, ESPNs No. Kentucky is the current favorite and Louisville basketball has ground to make up but, with Kenny Payne and Danny Manning, Louisville is a serious contender. He's scored 1,477 points in his high school career and has been named Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year each of the past two seasons. 1624d. It's a really nice school. The list Wagner appeared on featured many that wont actually take to the court, such as Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul and NCAA President Charlie Baker. RT @SeeMurphsTweets: Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. Villanova: It was a pretty good visit and I liked it. No. Zaire Williams Eagle Academy For Young Men (Bronx, NY) 6-3 / 180. Nothing but love for him.". AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Regardless, Xavier Booker is the hottest name in prep basketball. That leads me what impressed me most about Wagner his grit. 6-6 / "If you can play free-flowing, unpredictable basketball, and have some principles to it, you're going to keep the defense off-balance," Payne said earlier this year. Verbal Commits - Nick Wagner Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown He made a nice string of plays late in the game, but, ultimately, he struggled. Duke's No. 6-9 / AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He's also an elite competitor who plays hard, has a way of raising the level of those around him, and doesn't get enough credit for bringing a similar mindset to the defensive end of the floor. In general, I really just love college basketball so any coach I talk to is exciting. "I've been there several times and it's what I'm most comfortable with.". NA NA NA. The Orange also offered 2023 prospects Papa Kante, Joseph Estrella and Reid Ducharme, as well as 2024 wing Donnie Freeman .. Caleb has received an offer from @MsideFootball. "I'm real comfortable with my decision. Gambling problem? Wagner's stepbrother, Kareem Watkins, is a walk-on at Kentucky. Camden High School football wins first sectional championship in 46 years, stepped down in June so he could take a position with the New York Knicks, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Feb 11 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A message from @JUCOadvocate New look, new functionality. He added that reading and reacting will be key to success within the system and that defense will be a focal point. 210, SF / The long-awaited commitment of DJ Wagner for the Kentucky men's basketball program on Monday has solidified UK's 2023 recruiting class among the all-time greats. 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