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DJ Wagner Enters The Portal

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He is a big two guard, and he needs a big course correction if he wants to play at next level. Pretty certain he was rated higher than Castle. If he is really committed to buying into the system he has the physical tools to play a big two guard role. I will go look not sure how he shot from three but he is solidly built. Kind of a smaller version of Stephon. He interests me and he is from NewJersey.

Wonder how much his father gets involved. Wow, I went and looked and he really struggled but I am still interested.

I could get behind a Nowell/Diarra/Ball/Wagner rotation. Got AK and Stewart starting then interchange Wagner to play some wing when either AK or Stewart is on the bench. But for that to happen Wagner would have to commit to defending and rebounding. Using his physical skills to impact the game then hopefully the offense comes as part of the flow of the offense.

Did I mention he is from Jersey?
 
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A potentially very good player on the college level, but was vastly overrated to the family name, and all the hype surrounding Camden basketball
The 64 is completely erroneous
Saw him play in high school, and I would say he’s closer to 62
I think calling him a point a guard is probably a stretch
A decent but not great shooter
Can get to the rim a bit of
Has the skills to be a good defender
Got the reality check when he went to college there is not a one and done lotto pick that many were projecting him to be when he was a sophomore in high school
Seems like he has a good attitude, but on the face of it doesn’t seem like any kind of fit with Uconn UConn
 
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Secure Dog said:
He is a big two guard, and he needs a big course correction if he wants to play at next level. Pretty certain he was rated higher than Castle. If he is really committed to buying into the system he has the physical tools to play a big two guard role. I will go look not sure how he shot from three but he is solidly built. Kind of a smaller version of Stephon. He interests me and he is from NewJersey.

Wonder how much his father gets involved. Wow, I went and looked and he really struggled but I am still interested.

I could get behind a Nowell/Diarra/Ball/Wagner rotation. Got AK and Stewart starting then interchange Wagner to play some wing when either AK or Stewart is on the bench. But for that to happen Wagner would have to commit to defending and rebounding. Using his physical skills to impact the game then hopefully the offense comes as part of the flow of the offense.

Did I mention he is from Jersey?
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Yep - Castle was #10 in the 247 rankings, Wagner was #6.
 
The daily shuttle from Lexington to Fayetteville leaves at 6? He better hurry to the airport.
 
He had a very underperforming season- probably a lot to do with coaching- has talent & skills- needs leadership & direction to fulfill his potential.
 
djct1999 said:
Not necessarily. Prevailing thoughts are he regressed under Cal. He arrived at Kentucky assuming he was one and done.
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Prevailing thoughts of the Wagners?

Calipari hired Milt, signed Dejuan and then signed DJ. Maybe they're done with him but that's a lot of history.
 
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This doesnt feel like OUR guy, however youd be hard pressed to find a player with better pedigree, I would take him in a heartbeat if he wants to be coached
 
EBonz30 said:
He had a very underperforming season- probably a lot to do with coaching- has talent & skills- needs leadership & direction to fulfill his potential.
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I read there could have been an injury involved. That would make sense. Even playing for a team as connected as UConn it took Stephon a month to get back to where he was pre injury. And that is with great teammates. If Wagner was injured can’t imagine how tough it would have been to reintegrate with that team.
 
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If you're interested in Wagner then here's a good article to read.

Regardless of whether it's at Kentucky, Arkansas, or a new location altogether, what does DJ Wagner need to do to regain the form he showed as a youngster?

It's a multifaceted answer, layered with variables including his outside shooting, decision-making, and pace of play. Most importantly, he needs to get his confidence back.

www.cbssports.com

Resetting expectations for DJ Wagner after Kentucky freshman, former 5-star prospect enters transfer portal

Most importantly, DJ Wagner needs to get his confidence back
www.cbssports.com www.cbssports.com
 
HooperScooper said:
If you're interested in Wagner then here's a good article to read.

Regardless of whether it's at Kentucky, Arkansas, or a new location altogether, what does DJ Wagner need to do to regain the form he showed as a youngster?

It's a multifaceted answer, layered with variables including his outside shooting, decision-making, and pace of play. Most importantly, he needs to get his confidence back.

www.cbssports.com

Resetting expectations for DJ Wagner after Kentucky freshman, former 5-star prospect enters transfer portal

Most importantly, DJ Wagner needs to get his confidence back
www.cbssports.com www.cbssports.com
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Thank you interesting article. Sounds like he needs to go some where and find himself. Like an isolated place where all there is is ball and class and accountability. For the life of me I can’t think of any place like that;).

But it could be he never gets that confidence back. I know his chances are better in a system where there is accountability. But you never know what the risk is with some one in this position. Certainly seems like it could be high reward but higher risk. It will be interesting to see how or if this develops.
 
nomar said:
Prevailing thoughts of the Wagners?

Calipari hired Milt, signed Dejuan and then signed DJ. Maybe they're done with him but that's a lot of history.
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Don't forget World Wide Wes.
 
nomar said:
Prevailing thoughts of the Wagners?

Calipari hired Milt, signed Dejuan and then signed DJ. Maybe they're done with him but that's a lot of history.
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Yes, the Wagner’s assumed he would go to Kentucky and be one and done. Things didn’t quite pan out that way. I am not suggesting there is any ill will and surely he can end up at Arkansas, but I just heard people talk as if it isn’t a certainty.
 
If he's ready and willing, sounds like he could benefit greatly from our team-first culture. With our guard depth he could theoretically just get back to playing without all the immediate expectations. A summer in Storrs could be just what the doctor ordered.
 
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