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. Against Brad Beal Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around. 210, PG / (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
. Wagner was the subject of an intense recruiting battle between in-state rivals Kentucky and Louisville, with strong familial ties to both programs. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 215, SG / Regardless, Xavier Booker is the hottest name in prep basketball. On-court fit:John Calipari puts the ball in the hands of its guards and lets them run the show. All rights reserved. Wagner's commitment gives John Calipari and Kentucky the No. 5 prospect in the country, per ESPN. It was a Louisville basketball reunion at most the Scholars games. 220, SF / 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 in the 247Sports rankings -- and his dramatic Bluegrass State recruiting battle. runner-up finish in the Tournament of Champions, Finally! "My older brother Kareem is on the team," he said. Pervis is an important ally in Wagners (and Aaron Bradshaws) recruitment and KP seems to have Pervis in his corner. Johnson recently received an offer from Louisville one of only three players to hold an offer from Kenny Payne and his staff. 6-7 / Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. 6-2 / 6-3 / The Cardinals made headlines in May when they hired Milt Wagner to the role of director of player development and alumni relations. "That made a huge difference. Bradshaw is the No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Zaire Williams Eagle Academy For Young Men (Bronx, NY) 6-3 / 180. Thats how he found his name on the list of the top 20 most important figures in college basketball for the next 20 years. Wagner was a sensation from the start, helping to lead the . Wagner, the No. 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. He said he would be with me until the wheels fall off the car either way. 13) and combo guard Reed Sheppard (No. ", Kentucky basketball recruiting:These players have committed to the Wildcats' 2023 class. 200, PF / That said, Wagner is as good as advertised and cemented himself, at least in my mind, as the best player in the 2023 class. 4 overall. Wagner was not only able to play through the contact but seemed to enjoy it. 6-7 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? The Wildcats have now inked four of the top eight players in the class, according to ESPN, with Justin Edwards (Imhotep, Philadelphia; No. Wagner is considered the No. Camden High School football wins first sectional championship in 46 years. DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. Updating the 2023 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: See the full top 25. pic.twitter.com/xROBjCgbfA. It's a really nice school. 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. 6-9 / 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. 1-ranked high school senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky men's basketball Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. Tom Jurich could have had a statue; Now he should just hope for respect, Louisville basketball: The stories that made the 2013 season legendary. 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. More:Finally! 79 to no. 215, SG / 185, PG / We'd love an assist, just let us know about the error and we'll get right on it. 6 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. Jessica Suzanne Wagner, 44. Wagner has many other connections to Kentucky too. Expect Louisville to be a serious contender. D.J. 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. Off-court fit: The Wagner family themselves don't have ties to Kentucky -- only to its coach. 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. 6-10 / DJ Wagner . 2) and Robert Dillingham (Overtime Elite, Atlanta; No. 6-2 / That said, Bradshaw is a unique talent who, I believe, would really flourish under Kenny Payne and Danny Manning. 44) in the group. 6-6 / Let's compare how Wagner fits at both Kentucky and Louisville, his two most likely destinations. 18h. He brings a true competitive spirit to the game; winning is paramount to Wagner. I'm a college basketball fan and I love watching March Madness.. 6-5 / 6-6 / I want to be athletic. 200, PF / Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. The 2023 class is their chance to prove that they can do it. He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. "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. 1 overall, Tshiebwe & Toppin make interesting comments about possibly returning for another season. 6-5 / 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. "I've been there several times and it's what I'm most comfortable with.". It could also be just a recruiting ploy, but either way, I'm filing this away in the category of "interesting and possibly noteworthy.". 8) already in the fold. 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. 225, PG / Kenny Payne and the Louisville basketball staff are off and running in their recruitment of top talent in the 2023 class. Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. 210, PG / Bookers recruitment has blown up this summer based on his performances for George Hill All Indy on the NY2LA Circuit. He proved that last weekend. 215, PG / 225, PG / 6-7 / If you can facilitate as a creator and as a scorer -- which Wagner can do -- then UK will free you up. Wagner Football Travels To Montana State On Saturday. 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. It has long been rumored that Wagner and Bradshaw want to play together in college; however, I dont believe they are a package deal. 1 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. 5) and Robert Dillingham (No. 3:01 pm ET. 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. Insane. As for other Kentucky targets in the 2023 class, Dajuan Wagner Jr. remains the No. 6-7 / 185, C / Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Milt Wagner, Wagner's grandfather, served on Calipari's staff at Memphis from 2000 through 2006 in basketball operations. Kenny Payne and Danny Manning will make sure of that. It goes without saying that DJ Wagner is Louisville's top target in the 2023 class. "The Adidas agreement and our corresponding university policy require our student athletes to wear Adidas gear during official team activities. Chris Murphy. That's why it took so long," Wagner told ESPN. Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. 6-2 / 6-9 / Congratulations on th https://t.co/7dmp9LKu9A 42d Wagner (0:27), No. I expect Louisville to be added to that list in the coming months. 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. Wagner's stepbrother, Kareem Watkins, is a walk-on at Kentucky. 26-ranked prospect Reed Sheppard. 1 player in the class of 2023, drops Bronny James before connecting on his jump shot. 205, OT / There are a number of things at play from on-court fit to off-court fit, familial connections to, well, more familial connections. 6-0 / Louisvilles prodigal son, Pervis Ellison, the director of the New Jersey Scholars program, was also on hand. The familial connection to Calipari was obvious. John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner Obituary Remember John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "We recognize some student-athletes may agree to NIL deals with apparel companies other than Adidas," Banker said. NA. Michigan State has been in on Booker for a while and is considered the favorite. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. 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