He added that reading and reacting will be key to success within the system and that defense will be a focal point. 6-7 / 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. 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. After a strong showing in the spring and summer AAU circuits, Reed Sheppard is now a 5-star recruit at Rivals. 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 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. Wagner is considered the No. 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. 6-7 / Wagner's commitment gives the Wildcats pledges from five players in the Class of 2023. Wagner will be the first big college basketball profit maker in the age of NIL (presuming Bronny James doesnt go to college). In a statement upon his hiring at Louisville, Milt Wagner called Payne his "brother" and said Louisville is his "second home." 210, PG / Verbal Commits - Sebastian Wagner Player Profile: Rankings, Stars, Video Highlights, Offers, Tweets, Height, Weight, High School, Position, Hometown 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. More:Finally! The Kentucky Wildcats have been a recruiting powerhouse over the last decade. "Winning comes first with me and I want to help Kentucky win as much as possible. 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. While those names may spearhead how the future looks, Wagner is going to be impactful for the high-profile names that follow him. 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. Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. In general, I really just love college basketball so any coach I talk to is exciting. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 26 in the rankings. 6-2 / Johnson has ideal size for a guard at 6 5 and is one of the best athletes in the class. 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. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Hoops hotbed Camden is ready for No. Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. He's not a true point guard, and yet has needed the ball in his hands to be effective to this point in his career, as he's been the focal point of almost every environment he's been in to date. Bradshaw ran the floor, finished at the rim, and blocked shots. 200, PF / 6-10 / 1-ranked high school senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. All other trademarks mentioned herein . "This was an extremely difficult decision that I went back-and-forth with for a long time. Lived In Provo UT, Lincoln CA, Othello WA, Roseville CA . 6-3 / Insane. With Wagner's father being a former first round draft pick, he has been a major part in DJ's game and recruitment. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Jessica Suzanne Wagner, 44. 185, PF / The only question for Camden remains the head coach. 6-2 / Bookers recruitment has blown up this summer based on his performances for George Hill All Indy on the NY2LA Circuit. As for other Kentucky targets in the 2023 class, Dajuan Wagner Jr. remains the No. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. He's been a mentor in my life and he's helped develop me into the player and person that I am. 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. As for other Kentucky targets in the 2023 class, Dajuan Wagner Jr. remains the No. He chose Kentucky over Louisville and many others.. With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leaps Duke for the No. Expect Louisville to be a serious contender. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. 200, PF / "I've been there several times and it's what I'm most comfortable with.". 200, PF / https://t.co/9m9dzUO5EL 34d Prep Redzone Nebraska Huge offer for @FHS_tigerfb OL Caleb Wagner! In addition to his chops as a scorer, Wagner also averaged 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.2 steals last season. ", "The atmosphere at Kentucky is unbelievable," he added. He is, outside of Johnson, the only player in the 2023 class to hold a Louisville offer (from Kenny Payne). 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. 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. Regardless, Xavier Booker is the hottest name in prep basketball. 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. Ashton Hagans. 175, SG / 2), Aaron Bradshaw (No. 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. 200, PF / Trademarks - Verbal Commits, verbalcommits.com, and the Verbal Commits Logos are trademarks and property of Orange Wolf LLC. 1 recruit to commit to the Wildcats under Calipari, following Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis. Here are more takeaway's from Wagner's announcement. 2) and Robert Dillingham (Overtime Elite, Atlanta; No. 200, PF / Dont expect it to happen, but interesting nonetheless. 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. Heck, I even found myself standing next to Chane Behanen behind the Scholars bench. 6-6 / Against Brad Beal Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around. 1-ranked recruit Wagner chooses Kentucky, No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / Louisville football: How great can the 2023 class be? "My older brother Kareem is on the team," he said. I look up to him; we are very close. 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. In theory, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process. 1 overall prospect Isaiah Collier is the only player remaining in the top 10 of the class who has yet to commit. Refine Your Search Results. D.J. Obituary . He puts a lot of pressure on the defense with his speed to score and his vision to make the assist. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. DJ Wagner is a 6-foot-2 combination guard out of Camden (N.J.) High that ranks as the No. 4 overall. The Wildcats also signed No. 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. -- 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. Which means his decision could come at any time. He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. 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. 6-7 / Wagner is also the fourth No. 1 player in the class of 2023, drops Bronny James before connecting on his jump shot. 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 / Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I want to shoot the three, but I don't want to live by the three.". Louisvilles chances to land Wagner are high. Bradshaw is long and rangy at 7 210-pounds. Wagner's commitment gives John Calipari and Kentucky the No. Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. Defend VA Medical Center institutional NRC License for usages of radioisotopes . 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. 6-2 / D.J. 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. Louisvilles prodigal son, Pervis Ellison, the director of the New Jersey Scholars program, was also on hand. 1 class. Louisville basketball needs guards but whos available? Odds & lines subject to change. 8) already in the fold. 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. Camden High School football wins first sectional championship in 46 years. 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. SG. 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 | He also tends to be stuck in first ear and needs to learn when to slow down and pick his spots. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 225, PG / DJ Wagner dubbed one of the 20 most important CBB names over the next 20 years. 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 | You can also contact him at 856-486-2431. RT @SeeMurphsTweets: Met Nick Wagner in 2012 in Ada, Minn. 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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. 180, SF / Wagner, the No. 6-3 / Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. Resides in Pleasant Grove, UT. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Camden High School senior, ESPN's No. 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. Off-court fit: Wagner has signed an NIL deal -- already! Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. 1601d. And that meant so much to me. He's at his best in the open court, playing in transition. 6-4 / AJ Johnson is a 4-star point guard from Woodland Hills, CA. DJ Wagner is headed to Kentucky. 176, PF / He is the younger brother of Jalen Green, the number 2 pick in the 2021 NBA draft and contender for NBA ROY. Verbal Commits Our team has been working around the clock to bring you a brand new Verbal Commits platform. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). In the updated 247 Sports rankings, Booker jumped from no. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 205, OT / Updated February 21, 2023 11:36 AM. "My grandfather was always my grandfather throughout the process. Connections:John Calipari coached DJ's father, Dajuan Wagner, at Memphis during the 2001-2002 season. Kenny Payne and Danny Manning will make sure of that. Home / Uncategorized / wagner verbal commits October 7, 1929 - April 19, 2013 Provo, Utah Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of John's Passing. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / Thats how he found his name on the list of the top 20 most important figures in college basketball for the next 20 years. Jessica Wagner may also have lived outside of Provo, such as Pleasant Grove, Smithfield and Springville. Keep me updated when new posts are created. 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. Reach recruiting and trending sports reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @brooksHolton. Wagner, the No. Wagner was a sensation from the start, helping to lead the . I'm a college basketball fan and I love watching March Madness.. 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. Wagner's partnership with Nike may lead many to believe his spot in UK's loaded 2023 class is all but cemented, but former U of L Associate Athletic Director Matt Banker told the Courier Journal in July the guard could still pursue those endorsement opportunities independently if he were to sign with the Cardinals. (0:27). 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. 215, PG / 6-7 / That's not how things played out. He said he would be with me until the wheels fall off the car either way. DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. 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. Which school should have the edge? I watched Wagner and his team, the New Jersey Scholars, play five times over the weekend and he did not disappoint. No Results for 2021 Basketball; Signed . Feb 11 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A message from @JUCOadvocate New look, new functionality. Milt Wagner played at Louisville with its current coach. That said, Wagner is as good as advertised and cemented himself, at least in my mind, as the best player in the 2023 class. Updating the 2023 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: See the full top 25. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 1 overall, Tshiebwe & Toppin make interesting comments about possibly returning for another season. pic.twitter.com/xROBjCgbfA. He was showing off his whole arsenal. 6-6 / Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. All-Time Commits View All 210, PG / He can rebound defensively and then push the ball up the floor as well as anyone in the class. He went to USA Basketball with the mentality of winning a gold medal. Off-court fit: The Wagner family themselves don't have ties to Kentucky -- only to its coach. 2 ranked class also features five players who range between No. 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. It's a really nice school. It could also be just a recruiting ploy, but either way, I'm filing this away in the category of "interesting and possibly noteworthy.". Wagner was the subject of an intense recruiting battle between in-state rivals Kentucky and Louisville, with strong familial ties to both programs. He is arguably the best shot blocker in the class and moves as well as any 7-footer that Ive seen. 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. He alsoattended Big Blue Madness in 2021andparticipated in a father-son summer campCalipari hosted at UK in 2018. He joins small forward Justin Edwards (No. Chris Murphy. 6-9 / Defensively, he's effective when guarding on the ball and also has good anticipation off the ball. 1 recruiting class in the country. I want to play with freedom. 6-9 / Will it be Kentucky or Louisville that lands one of basketball's brightest young stars? He proved that last weekend. "I'm coming there to win," Wagner said. Gambling problem? 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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. Tweets about Caleb Wagner Caleb Wagner becomes the third former Tiger to commit to the Mustangs in the last two years. 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. 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. 180, SF / Expect Johnson to continue to rise in the rankings and for Louisville basketball to be a major player in his recruitment. 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. Kenny Payne and the Louisville basketball staff are off and running in their recruitment of top talent in the 2023 class. The Cardinals made headlines in May when they hired Milt Wagner to the role of director of player development and alumni relations. 6-6 / Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? The MVP of the game though was Aaron Bradshaw. He brings a true competitive spirit to the game; winning is paramount to Wagner. Rick Brunson, who led the program to a 73-4 record the last three winters, stepped down in June so he could take a position with the New York Knicks, and the school has yet to announce his replacement. Wagner (0:27), No. 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. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 in the 247Sports rankings -- and his dramatic Bluegrass State recruiting battle. StatusSigned LOI with Palm Beach Atlantic Year2022 (HS SR) PositionPG Height6-0 Weight165 HometownJonesborough, TN Milt Wagner, Wagner's grandfather, served on Calipari's staff at Memphis from 2000 through 2006 in basketball operations. 6-7 / When the game slows down in the halfcourt, Wagner's improvement from the perimeter has been an asset. Wagner Football Travels To Montana State On Saturday. 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. One that will live and grow with more information and new features to keep up with the ever changing basketball landscape. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. It has long been rumored that Wagner and Bradshaw want to play together in college; however, I dont believe they are a package deal. 3:01 pm ET. And Louisville legends have been a mainstay around DJ Wagner on the grassroots circuit thanks to those connections. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. 200, PF / Wagner is considered the No. ", Flashback: Bronny dropped to floor by top 2023 prospect D.J. Wagner joins a Kentucky class that now includes four of the top eight prospects in the 2023 class, with Justin Edwards (No. 5-10 / Kentucky also got another prediction to land Sheppard recently. San Francisco, California, United States. 185, PF / Wagner is both quick and strong. 240. ", Kentucky basketball recruiting:Top 2023 prospects DJ Wagner, Aaron Bradshaw to visit Big Blue Madness: Report. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. He was hounded all weekend by double and triple teams and was, almost constantly, pushed, slapped, and grabbed. Zaire Williams Eagle Academy For Young Men (Bronx, NY) 6-3 / 180. 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. All rights reserved. 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