200, PF / When the game slows down in the halfcourt, Wagner's improvement from the perimeter has been an asset. 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. 79 to no. Wagner is both quick and strong. Wagner is considered the No. Ashton Hagans. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Congratulations on th https://t.co/7dmp9LKu9A 42d 6-2 / Updating the 2023 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: See the full top 25. Sahvir Wheeler has minor surgery and will miss Senior Night, 2 Kentucky Wildcats among top 100 NBA Draft prospects for 2022, Check out the full Rivals rankings update here, Kentucky basketball recruiting in the 2023 class, Kentucky has 4 signees named to the Iverson Classic roster, UK target DJ Wagner still plans to attend college, 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. 8) already in the fold. Bookers recruitment has blown up this summer based on his performances for George Hill All Indy on the NY2LA Circuit. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I don't know.. Louisville football: How great can the 2023 class be? Head coach: Bashir Mason. I want to be fast. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He was hounded all weekend by double and triple teams and was, almost constantly, pushed, slapped, and grabbed. 225, PG / All Filters. As a high school junior last season, Wagner averaged 19.8 points and led Camden to a New Jersey state championship. 185, C / 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Louisvilles chances to land Wagner are high. Jessica Suzanne Wagner, 44. That leads me what impressed me most about Wagner his grit. When it comes time to pick a college, Sheppard has said he wants to go, Somewhere that feels like family, feels like home. 6-3 / Your email address will not be published. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Aaron Bradshaw, DJ Wagners teammate with the Scholars and at Camden high school, is a consensus five-star center in the 2023 class. Dajuan Wagner went on to become the No. 210, PG / Wagner, the No. Wagner, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from South Jersey, was introduced as a member of the Nike Basketball family on Monday, just days before his reportedly scheduled visit to Lexington for Big Blue Madness. 210, SF / He is arguably the best shot blocker in the class and moves as well as any 7-footer that Ive seen. With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leapsDuke for the No. at Critics have also questioned his ability to shoot consistently from three, but he connected on plenty of open looks. It was a Louisville basketball reunion at most the Scholars games. 210, PG / He's been a mentor in my life and he's helped develop me into the player and person that I am. NA. Expect Louisville to be a serious contender. DJ Wagner is a 6-foot-2 combination guard out of Camden (N.J.) High that ranks as the No. The reasoning why is pretty clear, and it is because Wagner will trailblaze the path for massive NIL deals. "The Adidas agreement and our corresponding university policy require our student athletes to wear Adidas gear during official team activities. "This was an extremely difficult decision that I went back-and-forth with for a long time. 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. 215, SG / Apr 1979 - Jan 19844 years 10 months. Bradshaw is long and rangy at 7 210-pounds. 185, PF / John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner Obituary Remember John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner. 6-7 / Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 210, PG / . 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. 205, OT / RT @SeeMurphsTweets: Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. Zaire Williams Eagle Academy For Young Men (Bronx, NY) 6-3 / 180. 6-6 / Wagner was a sensation from the start, helping to lead the . D.J. 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. And Louisville legends have been a mainstay around DJ Wagner on the grassroots circuit thanks to those connections. Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. When I watched him coach I could feel the intensity, how he disciplines his team and how he breaks it down. 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. 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. He is, outside of Johnson, the only player in the 2023 class to hold a Louisville offer (from Kenny Payne). https://t.co/9m9dzUO5EL 34d Prep Redzone Nebraska Huge offer for @FHS_tigerfb OL Caleb Wagner! 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. Wagner broke down his visit to Villanova and his relationship with Kentucky with 247Sports. StatusSigned LOI with Palm Beach Atlantic Year2022 (HS SR) PositionPG Height6-0 Weight165 HometownJonesborough, TN Your email address will not be published. The details of Wagner's deals with the company have not been disclosed. 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. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. 5-10 / I expect Louisville to be added to that list in the coming months. If you can facilitate as a creator and as a scorer -- which Wagner can do -- then UK will free you up. He joins small forward Justin Edwards (No. 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. Help support local journalism with a subscription. And that meant so much to me. 175, SG / ", Kentucky basketball recruiting:Top 2023 prospects DJ Wagner, Aaron Bradshaw to visit Big Blue Madness: Report. He said he would be with me until the wheels fall off the car either way. Required fields are marked *. "That's how I want to play. 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. 6-2 / No. 6-4 / He also displayed a nice face-up game from which he knocked down mid-range jump shots and drove to the rim. 200, PF / 225, PG / He also tends to be stuck in first ear and needs to learn when to slow down and pick his spots. We'd love an assist, just let us know about the error and we'll get right on it. 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. 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. 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. Wagner is also the fourth No. 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. 1 prospect D.J. 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. 210, PG / 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. 305, PF / 1 overall, Tshiebwe & Toppin make interesting comments about possibly returning for another season. 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. Keep me updated when new posts are created. DJ Wagner is headed to Kentucky. 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. Louisville basketball needs guards but whos available? He was consistently knocked off his spot and struggled to adjust. This upcoming class will be among the best head coach John Calipari has had in Lexington. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. The Kentucky Wildcats . Nothing but love for him.". Wagner, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from South . 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 added that reading and reacting will be key to success within the system and that defense will be a focal point. 8) rounding out the quartet. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. More:Finally! With Wagner off the board, No. 6 overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft after one season with the Tigers. He proved that last weekend. The Camden High School senior, ESPN's No. It has long been rumored that Wagner and Bradshaw want to play together in college; however, I dont believe they are a package deal. 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. 6-2 / As for other Kentucky targets in the 2023 class, Dajuan Wagner Jr. remains the No. 195, SF / Bradshaw ran the floor, finished at the rim, and blocked shots. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Wagner was the subject of an intense recruiting battle between in-state rivals Kentucky and Louisville, with strong familial ties to both programs. 6-9 / Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. 4/27/2021, Commit Tom Jurich could have had a statue; Now he should just hope for respect, Louisville basketball: The stories that made the 2013 season legendary. 195, SF / 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. 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. 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. The Wildcats have now inked four of the top eight players in the class, according to ESPN, with Justin Edwards (Imhotep, Philadelphia; No. Kenny Payne and Danny Manning will make sure of that. The familial connection to Calipari was obvious. 2) and Robert Dillingham (Overtime Elite, Atlanta; No. Check out the full Rivals rankings update here. "I'm real comfortable with my decision. He alsoattended Big Blue Madness in 2021andparticipated in a father-son summer campCalipari hosted at UK in 2018. D.J. Bradshaws biggest flaw is, as for most 7-foot prospects, his lack of strength. Scouts will tell you that Wagner is as well-rounded as the come and is elite on both ends of the floor. The number one player in the class of 2023, : It was a pretty good visit and I liked it. 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 . #1 player in the country, DJ Wagner with the FILTHY MOVE & Finish in transition #EYBLSession3 pic.twitter.com/1YtE1veOch. 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 | 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. Kim takes 4-shot lead at weather-delayed John Deere Classic. 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. Chris Murphy. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 215, SG / 2 prospect in the class by 247Sports and is No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / 6-4 / 200, PF / In the updated 247 Sports rankings, Booker jumped from no. 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. 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. 1 recruit DJ Wagner: UK vs. UL, Court Report: Strange resumes, best turnarounds, Tennessee's Zakai Ziegler out for season with ACL tear, Dribble Handoff: March Madness breakout stars. On-court fit:John Calipari puts the ball in the hands of its guards and lets them run the show. Odds & lines subject to change. He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. 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. 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. Gambling problem? If the Wildcats finish the cycle at the top -- and Wagner's pledge likely seals that -- it will be the seventh time since Calipari took over in Lexington that Kentucky has the top-ranked recruiting class. 6-7 / ", "The atmosphere at Kentucky is unbelievable," he added. Most of all, there's no denying that he's going to have to shoot the ball from long-range at a higher rate than he did this summer, and yet also no glaring mechanical deficiency that should prevent him from doing so. 6-3 / * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 1-ranked high school senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. Tyrese Maxey. 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. 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. He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. However, when an athletes recruitment blows up like Bookers has, no school is a true favorite Louisville fans have seen that movie. Wagner has many other connections to Kentucky too. Despite what the outlets up the road want to believe, Louisville is now the favorite to land DJ Wanger. 180, SF / 6-9 / That said, Bradshaw is a unique talent who, I believe, would really flourish under Kenny Payne and Danny Manning. 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