Feb 11 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A message from @JUCOadvocate New look, new functionality. 2) and Robert Dillingham (Overtime Elite, Atlanta; No. Kentucky also got another prediction to land Sheppard recently. Commit 44) in the group. 6-6 / Reach recruiting and trending sports reporter Brooks Holton at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter at @brooksHolton. Louisvilles prodigal son, Pervis Ellison, the director of the New Jersey Scholars program, was also on hand. 6-0 / 8) rounding out the quartet. 2023 www.courierpostonline.com. 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. Dajuan Wagner, DJ' Wagner's father, called Payne in aninterview with ESPNhis "uncle.". SG. 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. 6-7 / He brings a true competitive spirit to the game; winning is paramount to Wagner. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Wagner is also the fourth No. Trademarks - Verbal Commits, verbalcommits.com, and the Verbal Commits Logos are trademarks and property of Orange Wolf LLC. 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. 240. "This was an extremely difficult decision that I went back-and-forth with for a long time. I thought I might get to see Xavier Booker this weekend but his family informed me that he was at the Team USA U18 Camp unfortunately, he did not make the final roster. 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. "That's how I want to play. 305, PF / Gambling problem? 6-2 / I went into the weekend skeptical of Bradshaws high billing, but I came away thinking he may be underrated. 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. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. I don't know.. 6-7 / 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. Pervis is an important ally in Wagners (and Aaron Bradshaws) recruitment and KP seems to have Pervis in his corner. 200, PF / 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. Wagner, the two-time Gatorade New Jersey and Courier Post Player of the Year, averaged 19.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 3.1 assists last season as he led Camden to its first state title since 2000 and a runner-up finish in the Tournament of Champions. RT @SeeMurphsTweets: Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. 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. 5-10 / #1 player in the country, DJ Wagner with the FILTHY MOVE & Finish in transition #EYBLSession3 pic.twitter.com/1YtE1veOch. He alsoattended Big Blue Madness in 2021andparticipated in a father-son summer campCalipari hosted at UK in 2018. pic.twitter.com/xROBjCgbfA. That leads me what impressed me most about Wagner his grit. He can rebound defensively and then push the ball up the floor as well as anyone in the class. Somewhere that feels like home and where my teammates around me feel like family and friends, he told KSR in June. 185, PG / The 6-foot-3, 175-pound Sheppard is now ranked 21st overall and fourth among shooting guards in the Class of 2023. Wagner, the No. Reed Sheppard reaches 5-star status; Dajuan Wagner Jr. still No. DJ Wagner is a 6-foot-2 combination guard out of Camden (N.J.) High that ranks as the No. 200, PF / Dont expect it to happen, but interesting nonetheless. 6-5 / 210, SF / 225, PG / Wagner, the 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. 8) already in the fold. Your email address will not be published. This will be Paynes first true recruiting class and he, better than most, understands that a major splash is needed. 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. 210, PG / 6-6 / Expect Johnson to continue to rise in the rankings and for Louisville basketball to be a major player in his recruitment. The Kentucky Wildcats . He also displayed a nice face-up game from which he knocked down mid-range jump shots and drove to the rim. One that will live and grow with more information and new features to keep up with the ever changing basketball landscape. 26 in the rankings. The Wildcats have now inked four of the top eight players in the class, according to ESPN, with Justin Edwards (Imhotep, Philadelphia; No. Bradshaw ran the floor, finished at the rim, and blocked shots. In the updated 247 Sports rankings, Booker jumped from no. Kim takes 4-shot lead at weather-delayed John Deere Classic. Forward to Family & Friends; Share a Memory; Add a Photo; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. 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. October 7, 1929 - April 19, 2013 Provo, Utah Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of John's Passing. All rights reserved. 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.. Impressive player. 4 overall. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Refine Your Search Results. The Kentucky Wildcats have been a recruiting powerhouse over the last decade. Chances are Wagner only stays in college one season as hes primed to be among the top picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Tom Jurich could have had a statue; Now he should just hope for respect, Louisville basketball: The stories that made the 2013 season legendary. Wagner Football Names Captains for 2018 Season. Coach John Calipari was always straightforward and honest with me. 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. "I'm real comfortable with my decision. 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. Wagner has many other connections to Kentucky too. Booker is a 6 10, 205-pound center from Indianapolis, IN. He added that reading and reacting will be key to success within the system and that defense will be a focal point. The 2023 class is their chance to prove that they can do it. The MVP of the game though was Aaron Bradshaw. Wagner is considered the No. Off-court fit: The Wagner family themselves don't have ties to Kentucky -- only to its coach. 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. Kentucky has long been viewed as the heavy favorite for the son of Dajuan Wagner, who Calipari coached during his days at Memphis. 5 and No. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? 6-2 / Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. DJ Wagner dubbed one of the 20 most important CBB names over the next 20 years. Ashton Hagans. Keep me updated when new posts are created. 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. "I'm coming there to win," Wagner said. D.J. Chris Murphy. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 1601d. Wagner picked Kentucky over Louisville, where his grandfather Milt Wagner is the programs director of player development and alumni relations. 6-7 / Congratulations on th https://t.co/7dmp9LKu9A 42d ", "The atmosphere at Kentucky is unbelievable," he added. You can also contact him at 856-486-2431. 6-9 / Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 1 class. "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. 79 to no. The Orange also offered 2023 prospects Papa Kante, Joseph Estrella and Reid Ducharme, as well as 2024 wing Donnie Freeman .. 6 overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft after one season with the Tigers. 6-2 / -- 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. 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. 220, SF / Camden High School football wins first sectional championship in 46 years. He was consistently knocked off his spot and struggled to adjust. He said he would be with me until the wheels fall off the car either way. Sign me up for this projected path today! Wagner (0:27), No. Duke's No. John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner Obituary Remember John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner. 195, SF / 175, SG / AJ Johnson is a 4-star point guard from Woodland Hills, CA. He chose Kentucky over Louisville and many others. Wagner's commitment gives the Wildcats pledges from five players in the Class of 2023. D.J. Verbal Commits - Wagner Seahawks Basketball Recruiting Scholarship Chart: Roster, Offers, Commits, Targets, Rankings 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. The Camden High School senior, ESPNs No. 1 recruit to commit to the Wildcats under Calipari, following Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis. 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. 6-4 / The only question for Camden remains the head coach. When Wagner arrives in Lexington on Friday, it will be at least the third time he's visited UK. 1 recruiting class in the country. 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. 6-6 / Wagner's father, Dajuan Wagner, played for Kentucky head coach John Calipari for one season at Memphis before being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the sixth overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft. There are a number of things at play from on-court fit to off-court fit, familial connections to, well, more familial connections. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Wagner, the No. DJ Wagner is headed to Kentucky. Louisville basketball needs guards but whos available? What landing Dennis Evans would mean for Louisville basketball, Louisville baseball: Bats stay hot through second week, Louisville basketball roster watch 1.0: Late-season availability report, Why the Louisville basketball defense is so bad and what can be done to change it, Louisville baseball: Cards break the brooms out, sweep Bucknell. Wagner was not the only player Syracuse basketball offered on Saturday. 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's stepbrother, Kareem Watkins, is a walk-on at Kentucky. 1 prospect D.J. 6-9 / 6-6 / 6-10 / U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Off-court fit: Wagner has signed an NIL deal -- already! Im too young to know much about the drama with Pervis, but, based on his interviews, the hiring of Kenny Payne seems to have eased his hurt. Caleb has received an offer from @MsideFootball. "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. It's impossible to project as we sit here in the dog days of summer as he's never been a head coach, but everything Payne has said about what the system will look like suggests Wagner and his abilities as a do-it-all guard would be properly featured. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The reasoning why is pretty clear, and it is because Wagner will trailblaze the path for massive NIL deals. He will always be family first. Against Brad Beal Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around. DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. Wagner to make history, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore, National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com, 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level, Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. It's a really nice school. Louisvilles chances to land Wagner are high. 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. Help support local journalism with a subscription. 6-9 / Which means his decision could come at any time. 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 | 6-7 / 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Wagner joins a Kentucky class that now includes four of the top eight prospects in the 2023 class, with Justin Edwards (No. D.J. 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. Wagner was not only able to play through the contact but seemed to enjoy it. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. 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. It could also be just a recruiting ploy, but either way, I'm filing this away in the category of "interesting and possibly noteworthy.". Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? Regardless, Xavier Booker is the hottest name in prep basketball. Connections:John Calipari coached DJ's father, Dajuan Wagner, at Memphis during the 2001-2002 season. Odds & lines subject to change. The familial connection to Calipari was obvious. 6-7 / 18h. Johnson is having an outstanding summer on the Addidas 3SSB circuit playing for Jalen Green Elite. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. 6-10 / By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He's at his best in the open court, playing in transition. Wagner is both quick and strong. 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. Villanova: It was a pretty good visit and I liked it. 210, SF / On-court fit:John Calipari puts the ball in the hands of its guards and lets them run the show. Heck, I even found myself standing next to Chane Behanen behind the Scholars bench. Milt Wagner played at Louisville with its current coach. Tyrese Maxey. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Jessica Wagner may also have lived outside of Provo, such as Pleasant Grove, Smithfield and Springville. It was a Louisville basketball reunion at most the Scholars games. Verbal Commits - Tim Wagner Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown He's been a mentor in my life and he's helped develop me into the player and person that I am. Will it be Kentucky or Louisville that lands one of basketball's brightest young stars? He is the younger brother of Jalen Green, the number 2 pick in the 2021 NBA draft and contender for NBA ROY. 5-10 / 6-7 / 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. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. A 6-foot-3 guard from Camden High School (New Jersey), Wagner has been considered the best prospect in the 2023 class since early in his high school career. Commit 4/27/2021. 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. 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. He has also already taken two visits to Temple and Villanova. 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. He's a scoring point guard in the mold of Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland. Wagner is a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Camden, New Jersey, who has long been regarded as one of the top players of the 2023 cycle. 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. Wagner, Bradshaw, Medley and Robinson will have a group signing ceremony on Wednesday. That said, Wagner is as good as advertised and cemented himself, at least in my mind, as the best player in the 2023 class. Josh Friedman has produced award-winning South Jersey sports coverage for the Courier Post, The Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times for more than a decade. 210, PG / Sign me up for this projected path today! 2 prospect in the class by 247Sports and is No. John Wall. 210, SF / 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. 12:09 pm ET, GG Jackson reclassifying from the 2023 to 2022 recruiting class, almost certainly as a way to try and lure DJ Wagner to Louisville, Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Tennessee's Zakai Ziegler to miss season with ACL tear, Best fit for No. 6-5 / Bradshaw is long and rangy at 7 210-pounds. That's why it took so long," Wagner told ESPN. Milt Wagner, Wagner's grandfather, served on Calipari's staff at Memphis from 2000 through 2006 in basketball operations. https://t.co/9m9dzUO5EL 34d Prep Redzone Nebraska Huge offer for @FHS_tigerfb OL Caleb Wagner! Gambling problem? 11/4/2021. 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. Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Tennessee's Zakai Ziegler to miss season with ACL tear. 6-2 / The Cardinals made headlines in May when they hired Milt Wagner to the role of director of player development and alumni relations. When the game slows down in the halfcourt, Wagner's improvement from the perimeter has been an asset. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 6-4 / Aaron Bradshaw, DJ Wagners teammate with the Scholars and at Camden high school, is a consensus five-star center in the 2023 class. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. This upcoming class will be among the best head coach John Calipari has had in Lexington. 1-ranked high school senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. If you can facilitate as a creator and as a scorer -- which Wagner can do -- then UK will free you up. He was showing off his whole arsenal. Johnson has ideal size for a guard at 6 5 and is one of the best athletes in the class. "I've been there several times and it's what I'm most comfortable with.". 220, SF / 200, PF / 4 overall player in the national senior class. 2), Aaron Bradshaw (No. It's a really nice school. 13) and combo guard Reed Sheppard (No. He proved that last weekend. Nothing but love for him.". "My father definitely helps me a lot because he's been through the whole process. 4/27/2021, Commit He also tends to be stuck in first ear and needs to learn when to slow down and pick his spots. 36d Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi. 6-0 / Verbal Commits - Nick Wagner Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. It's crazy the history of guards they have had over there. Defensively, he's effective when guarding on the ball and also has good anticipation off the ball. No. With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leapsDuke for the No. That is not the case with Louisville. The Cats have the No. 210, SF / However, when an athletes recruitment blows up like Bookers has, no school is a true favorite Louisville fans have seen that movie. 200, PF / Also trending: Louisville basketball needs guards but whos available? With Wagner off the board, No. In theory, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process. 2 prospect in the class by 247Sports and is No. (0:27). 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 185, PG / I look up to him; we are very close. 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. runner-up finish in the Tournament of Champions, Finally! 215, PG / 6-3 / 6-7 / With Wagner's father being a former first round draft pick, he has been a major part in DJs game and recruitment. "Winning comes first with me and I want to help Kentucky win as much as possible. As for other Kentucky targets in the 2023 class, Dajuan Wagner Jr. remains the No. 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 . . 6-3 / All Rights Reserved. Wagner Football Travels To Montana State On Saturday. 195, SF / StatusSigned LOI with Palm Beach Atlantic Year2022 (HS SR) PositionPG Height6-0 Weight165 HometownJonesborough, TN "My older brother Kareem is on the team," he said. Wagner's father, Dajuan Wagner, played for Kentucky coach John Calipari at Memphis and was selected with the No. 305, PF / In addition to his chops as a scorer, Wagner also averaged 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.2 steals last season. 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. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at [email protected]. I want to play with freedom. Kentucky now has five commitments. 210, PG / All-Time Commits View All 2 ranked class also features five players who range between No. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. With Wagner's father being a former first round draft pick, he has been a major part in DJ's game and recruitment. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Camden High School senior, ESPN's No. 3), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. Wagner was a sensation from the start, helping to lead the . Wagner's stepbrother, Kareem Watkins, signed with the Wildcats as a walk-on in November 2020 and is heading into his junior season with the team. Resides in Pleasant Grove, UT. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 in . Odds & lines subject to change. I want to be athletic. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. mitsubishi outlander balance shaft delete. 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. 1 overall recruiting class, and that includes three of the top four players in the nation. Your email address will not be published. That said, Bradshaw is a unique talent who, I believe, would really flourish under Kenny Payne and Danny Manning. All other trademarks mentioned herein . Wagner is the son of former NBA athlete DaJuan Wagner and . That's not how things played out. 1624d. Julian Brown Bergen . 6-7 / ", Kentucky basketball recruiting:Top 2023 prospects DJ Wagner, Aaron Bradshaw to visit Big Blue Madness: Report. Wagner, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from South . Wagner is considered the No. Wagner broke down his visit to Villanova and his relationship with Kentucky with 247Sports. 26-ranked prospect Reed Sheppard. 6-6 / 215, SG / Wagner's commitment gives John Calipari and Kentucky the No. Kenny Payne and Danny Manning will make sure of that. New assistant coach Orlando Antigua was the primary coach in contact with Sheppard once recruiting restrictions with 2023 prospects were lifted in June. In a statement upon his hiring at Louisville, Milt Wagner called Payne his "brother" and said Louisville is his "second home." Feb 11 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: a message from @ JUCOadvocate new look, new.... 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