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. Wagner is considered the No. Lived In Provo UT, Lincoln CA, Othello WA, Roseville CA . 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. He lacks great positional size and is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete. "We recognize some student-athletes may agree to NIL deals with apparel companies other than Adidas," Banker said. I want to be fast. The Orange also offered 2023 prospects Papa Kante, Joseph Estrella and Reid Ducharme, as well as 2024 wing Donnie Freeman .. All Rights Reserved. 205, OT / On-court fit: Louisville doesn't yet have an on-court identity under new coach Kenny Payne. October 7, 1929 - April 19, 2013 Provo, Utah Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of John's Passing. AJ Johnson is a 4-star point guard from Woodland Hills, CA. "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. Despite what the outlets up the road want to believe, Louisville is now the favorite to land DJ Wanger. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In general, I really just love college basketball so any coach I talk to is exciting. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 3), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. Wagner's father, Dajuan Wagner, played for Kentucky coach John Calipari at Memphis and was selected with the No. 205, OT / 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. 8) rounding out the quartet. 215, PG / 18h. 6-9 / 6-0 / The Kentucky Wildcats . Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. Let's compare how Wagner fits at both Kentucky and Louisville, his two most likely destinations. There are a number of things at play from on-court fit to off-court fit, familial connections to, well, more familial connections. Verbal Commits - Camp Wagner Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. 1 ranked recruit in the Class of 2023 and a consensus five-star prospect, announced on Monday he's joining the Wildcats,. 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He said he would be with me until the wheels fall off the car either way. 175, SG / 5-10 / 11/4/2021. Expect Louisville to be a serious contender. He's decisive once he gets into the paint, knowing when to pull-up, jump-stop and use his floater or kick out to an open teammate for a shot. Kenny Payne and the Louisville basketball staff are off and running in their recruitment of top talent in the 2023 class. 2 prospect in the class by. 6-6 / 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. 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. 1 class. 225, PG / Refine Your Search Results. Johnson has ideal size for a guard at 6 5 and is one of the best athletes in the class. 6-2 / 2 prospect in the class by 247Sports and is No. 1 recruiting class in the country. Reed Sheppard reaches 5-star status; Dajuan Wagner Jr. still No. All-Time Commits View All Odds & lines subject to change. I don't know.. In theory, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process. "My father definitely helps me a lot because he's been through the whole process. In general, I really just love college basketball so any coach I talk to is exciting. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Louisvilles chances to land Wagner are high. 195, SF / Reach recruiting and trending sports reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @brooksHolton. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. Johnson is having an outstanding summer on the Addidas 3SSB circuit playing for Jalen Green Elite. With Louisville struggling on the court early in Payne's tenure, landing a player of Wagner's caliber would have infused some excitement into the program. John Wall. Dont expect it to happen, but interesting nonetheless. 6-6 / 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. "Ive seen the impact this game and the people who play it can have on the community," Wagner said in a statement, "and Im looking forward to taking it to the next level with Nike in Camden and beyond. 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. 26-ranked prospect Reed Sheppard. 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. Verbal Commits - Nick Wagner Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown The Camden High School senior, ESPN's No. A program that would get me better everyday, get me to be the best that I can be, and where I can help win as many games as possible, he said. Michigan State has been in on Booker for a while and is considered the favorite. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. Wagner is the son of former NBA athlete DaJuan Wagner and . DJ Wagner dubbed one of the 20 most important CBB names over the next 20 years. 6-9 / Updated February 21, 2023 11:36 AM. Tyrese Maxey. When Wagner arrives in Lexington on Friday, it will be at least the third time he's visited UK. It's crazy the history of guards they have had over there. While it's still very early in Wagner's recruitment he is open to all options as he continues to focus on his game and high school/AAU season. ", Kentucky basketball recruiting:These players have committed to the Wildcats' 2023 class. 1-ranked high school senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. Johnson recently received an offer from Louisville one of only three players to hold an offer from Kenny Payne and his staff. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. 6-2 / 5) and Robert Dillingham (No. Updating the 2023 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: See the full top 25. Wagner was not the only player Syracuse basketball offered on Saturday. Head coach: Bashir Mason. Philadelphia, Pa. -- The number one player in the class of 2023, DJ Wagnerhad a big showing on day two of the Philly Live period with tons of college coaches in attendance. 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. 6-5 / The 6-foot-3, 175-pound Sheppard is now ranked 21st overall and fourth among shooting guards in the Class of 2023. 210, SF / 185, C / Wagner (0:27), No. Once the summer AAU events began, John Calipari attended several of Sheppards games before eventually offering a scholarship to the son of former Kentucky stars Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed. 200, PF / Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 26 in the rankings. Bookers recruitment has blown up this summer based on his performances for George Hill All Indy on the NY2LA Circuit. 305, PF / DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. Forward to Family & Friends; Share a Memory; Add a Photo; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. He has also already taken two visits to Temple and Villanova. That leads me what impressed me most about Wagner his grit. He never tried to recruit me. The reasoning why is pretty clear, and it is because Wagner will trailblaze the path for massive NIL deals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
. And while Wagner has not revealed a timeline for his decision publicly, rumors have for weeks swirled that one could come around Peach Jam -- which just concluded -- or sometime in the lead-up to the 2022-23 season. Ive never seem him so jovial and excited as he was talking to his former teammates and friends. Duke's No. With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leapsDuke for the No. Home / Uncategorized / wagner verbal commits Wagner will be the first big college basketball profit maker in the age of NIL (presuming Bronny James doesnt go to college). Bradshaw is the No. He proved that last weekend. Which school should have the edge? 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. Off-court fit: Wagner has signed an NIL deal -- already! Obituary . Dajuan Wagner went on to become the No. https://t.co/9m9dzUO5EL 34d Prep Redzone Nebraska Huge offer for @FHS_tigerfb OL Caleb Wagner! As a high school junior last season, Wagner averaged 19.8 points and led Camden to a New Jersey state championship. 6-4 / The only question for Camden remains the head coach. He will always be family first. 6-6 / More:Finally! 1 overall, Tshiebwe & Toppin make interesting comments about possibly returning for another season. Which means his decision could come at any time. ", Flashback: Bronny dropped to floor by top 2023 prospect D.J. Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 6-6 / Wagner, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from South . Verbal Commits - Sebastian Wagner Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown Apr 1979 - Jan 19844 years 10 months. Heck, I even found myself standing next to Chane Behanen behind the Scholars bench. Commit 4/27/2021. 210, PG / When the game slows down in the halfcourt, Wagner's improvement from the perimeter has been an asset. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 in . 1 recruit to commit to the Wildcats under Calipari, following Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Hoops hotbed Camden is ready for No. Coach John Calipari was always straightforward and honest with me. The number one player in the class of 2023, : It was a pretty good visit and I liked it. As of right now Im considering everyone and enjoying the process., Kentucky: It was good, we had a nice conversation and I love Kentucky especially with family ties and things like that. 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. It goes without saying that DJ Wagner is Louisvilles top target in the 2023 class. The MVP of the game though was Aaron Bradshaw. 6-7 / Wagner's commitment gives John Calipari and Kentucky the No. Sign me up for this projected path today! 220, SF / He plays in constant attack mode, accelerates right at his defender while mixing in some shake and shiftiness, scores around the rim with both hands, and is a legitimate threat to create his own shot at all three-levels. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-dj-wagner-commits-to-wildcats-giving-them-no-1-ranked-class-over-duke | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Wagner was not only able to play through the contact but seemed to enjoy it. A program that would get me better everyday, get me to be the best that I can be, and where I can help win as many games as possible, he said. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 200, PF / Thats how he found his name on the list of the top 20 most important figures in college basketball for the next 20 years. All Rights Reserved. The Panthers are loaded up to repeat with All-South Jersey First Team selections Wagner, Bradshaw and Cian Medley (St. Louis recruit) back, as well as Third Team honorees Dasear Haskins and Overbrook transfer Jaylan Hornsby, plus Cornelius Robinson (Albany) and several others high-quality players. 6-3 / 5 and No. However, if a student-athlete had an NIL endorsement deal with a different company that was not a partner of the university, they still could pursue that deal independent of their official team activities. 200, PF / 180, SF / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Wagner's commitment gives the Wildcats pledges from five players in the Class of 2023. Trademarks - Verbal Commits, verbalcommits.com, and the Verbal Commits Logos are trademarks and property of Orange Wolf LLC. In a statement upon his hiring at Louisville, Milt Wagner called Payne his "brother" and said Louisville is his "second home." DJ Wagner is a 6-foot-2 combination guard out of Camden (N.J.) High that ranks as the No. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Chances are Wagner only stays in college one season as hes primed to be among the top picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/xROBjCgbfA. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. One that will live and grow with more information and new features to keep up with the ever changing basketball landscape. The Wildcats have now inked four of the top eight players in the class, according to ESPN, with Justin Edwards (Imhotep, Philadelphia; No. 6-7 / "My grandfather was always my grandfather throughout the process. Sign me up for this projected path today! * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I look up to him; we are very close. Gambling problem? Impressive player. 210, SF / And that meant so much to me. 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. Tyler Ulis. With over 2,000 career points in high school, Wagner stands 6-foot-4 and should be among the most dynamic guards in the nation this upcoming season. The Camden High School star was one of three rising seniors to sign name, image and likeness deals with the Oregon-based company, joining LeBron James's son, Bronny, and coveted women's hoops prospect JuJu Watkins. In May, Payne hired Milt Wagner as the program's director of player development and alumni relationship -- a similar move to when Calipari hired Milt at Memphis in 2000. 2 prospect in the class by 247Sports and is No. Kim takes 4-shot lead at weather-delayed John Deere Classic. Louisville basketball needs guards but whos available? 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. 210, PG / Wagner has many other connections to Kentucky too. 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. He went to USA Basketball with the mentality of winning a gold medal. Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. Wagner is both quick and strong. 200, PF / Jessica Suzanne Wagner, 44. 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. section: | slug: dj-wagner-recruitment-is-kentucky-or-louisville-the-best-fit-for-the-no-1-prospect-in-the-class-of-2023 | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Bradshaw is long and rangy at 7 210-pounds. "I'm coming there to win," Wagner said. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 240. He is the younger brother of Jalen Green, the number 2 pick in the 2021 NBA draft and contender for NBA ROY. runner-up finish in the Tournament of Champions, Finally! Congratulations on th https://t.co/7dmp9LKu9A 42d 6-10 / He was hounded all weekend by double and triple teams and was, almost constantly, pushed, slapped, and grabbed. 4), point guard Robert Dillingham (No. Booker is a 6 10, 205-pound center from Indianapolis, IN. San Francisco, California, United States. He's learning how to orchestrate in pick-and-rolls and he's always been effective as a downhill penetrator, getting into the paint and finishing with high-level body control. It's a really nice school. Scouts will tell you that Wagner is as well-rounded as the come and is elite on both ends of the floor. 6-0 / I expect Louisville to be added to that list in the coming months. Right now I'm not really sure, I'm not focused on professional or things like that but when the time comes maybe I will consider that. 1 overall recruiting class, and that includes three of the top four players in the nation. 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. 2. 185, PF / With Wagner off the board, No. He is, outside of Johnson, the only player in the 2023 class to hold a Louisville offer (from Kenny Payne). This marks only the third time in the last 10 years where one school has landed four top-10 prospects in the same class: Kentucky in 2013, which had five of the top nine, and Duke in 2017. Wagner, the No. 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. 1 prospect D.J. KP, Nolan Smith, and Danny Manning have all recruited and developed top tier talent and they intend to do more of the same at Louisville. 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. RT @SeeMurphsTweets: Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. Wagner was a sensation from the start, helping to lead the . 185, PG / Verbal Commits | Dawson Wagner Player Profile, Highlights, Offers, Twitter Dawson Wagner Leave Feedback See something wrong with Dawson Wagner's profile? 6-6 / Wagner broke down his visit to Villanova and his relationship with Kentucky with 247Sports. 6-4 / The biggest perceived threat has been the pros, but with NIL now in place, Kentucky appears to be in great shape in this recruitment. If the Cats' class remains atop the ranking at the end of the recruiting cycle, it would mark the eighth time in the tenure of 14th-year Kentucky coach John Calipari that the program has finished with the No. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. After a strong showing in the spring and summer AAU circuits, Reed Sheppard is now a 5-star recruit at Rivals. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. Will it be Kentucky or Louisville that lands one of basketball's brightest young stars? 305, PF / 8) already in the fold. That's not how things played out. Caleb has received an offer from @MsideFootball. Gambling problem? Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. It goes without saying that DJ Wagner is Louisville's top target in the 2023 class. 79 to no. 210, SF / By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Defend VA Medical Center institutional NRC License for usages of radioisotopes . He also sent both fanbases into a frenzy by signing with and appearing in an ad campaign for Nike sub-label NOCTA, a collaboration with rapper (and noted Wildcats fan) Drake. Your email address will not be published. 6-4 / Wagner Football Names Captains for 2018 Season. I want to play with freedom. 4 overall player in the national senior class. 6-7 / The answer to that question may soon be unveiled after a topsy-turvy recruitment process that's seen wild swings in momentum for both programs. When I watched him coach I could feel the intensity, how he disciplines his team and how he breaks it down. The Cats have the No. 44) in the group. . D.J. D.J. The details of Wagner's deals with the company have not been disclosed. New Jersey's reigning Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Wagner has not taken an official visit to Louisville, which under first-year coach Kenny Payne hired the prospect's grandfather, Milt Wagner, as its director of player development and alumni relations in May. Dont expect it to happen, but interesting nonetheless. Tweets about Caleb Wagner Caleb Wagner becomes the third former Tiger to commit to the Mustangs in the last two years. 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. Connections:John Calipari coached DJ's father, Dajuan Wagner, at Memphis during the 2001-2002 season. 240. This upcoming class will be among the best head coach John Calipari has had in Lexington. 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. 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. 5-10 / 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. Louisville football: How great can the 2023 class be? thestateoflou@gmail.com www.stateoflouisville.com, Four class of 2023 recruits to know for Louisville basketball, on Four class of 2023 recruits to know for Louisville basketball. 176, PF / The Wildcats also signed No. We are very close 34d Prep Redzone Nebraska huge offer for @ FHS_tigerfb OL Caleb Wagner becomes the time. } ) ; < br / > seem him so jovial and excited as was! 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