I’m guessing he may be the first to announce a transfer to Arkansas.
However, if he doesn’t accounce by midweek, is there any chance he comes back to UK?
However, if he doesn’t accounce by midweek, is there any chance he comes back to UK?
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I’m guessing he may be the first to announce a transfer to Arkansas.
However, if he doesn’t accounce by midweek, is there any chance he comes back to UK?
Just a gut feeling, I think it’s more likely DJ tries to go to the NBA, or staying at UK, or transferring to another school not named Arkansas. Maybe Rutgers. I don’t think he follows Cal.I’m guessing he may be the first to announce a transfer to Arkansas.
However, if he doesn’t accounce by midweek, is there any chance he comes back to UK?
Not a chance.I’m guessing he may be the first to announce a transfer to Arkansas.
However, if he doesn’t accounce by midweek, is there any chance he comes back to UK?
I think he 100% follows Cal. His dad is a Cal dude and we have all seen how brainwashed those players are recently.Just a gut feeling, I think it’s more likely DJ tries to go to the NBA, or staying at UK, or transferring to another school not named Arkansas. Maybe Rutgers. I don’t think he follows Cal.
You know Cal has this all planned out and staggered. He’s seeing who all he can get and then say by day a new recruit will come in to show Arkansas who runs the program. Gets them hyped up.I honestly thought DJ would be one the first to transfer to Arkansas. Since he is a Cal guy, I find it VERY telling he's been silent.
Here are my thoughts...
I would love to have Wagner back if Reed is back. They already know each other and can help with that experience.
If Reed is not back, I think Wagner is gone.
I would also like to see what Fland does as he's more of a true PG and isn't "corrupted" by Cal's system or lack thereof. The way DJ acted and got "jealous" because he wasn't the guy, taking it to the rim a lot, that won't fly in Pope's system.
I'd be happy to have DJ back, but maybe the better case scenario is Reed and Fland?
Yeah Fland can shoot a little better, probably a better facilitator too.I honestly thought DJ would be one the first to transfer to Arkansas. Since he is a Cal guy, I find it VERY telling he's been silent.
Here are my thoughts...
I would love to have Wagner back if Reed is back. They already know each other and can help with that experience.
If Reed is not back, I think Wagner is gone.
I would also like to see what Fland does as he's more of a true PG and isn't "corrupted" by Cal's system or lack thereof. The way DJ acted and got "jealous" because he wasn't the guy, taking it to the rim a lot, that won't fly in Pope's system.
I'd be happy to have DJ back, but maybe the better case scenario is Reed and Fland?
Honestly, wouldn’t be a bad spot for him to land. Won’t change the fact I don’t fear them at all either.I saw some Twitter buzz about DJ going to Louisville but they seem to be idiots chasing pipe dreams for the most part.
I agree. Cal is most certainly strategically planning the release of any transfers and signings to ensure Arkansas stays in the news. Yet, if DJ isn’t announced by Wednesday, I think UK may have a chance at keeping him, which I think is a huge positive, no matter if Fland stays or not.You know Cal has this all planned out and staggered. He’s seeing who all he can get and then say by day a new recruit will come in to show Arkansas who runs the program. Gets them hyped up.
I don't think that he will follow Cal either. Playing under Calipari hurt his draft stock instead of improving/maintaining it. Why follow him to Fayetteville?Just a gut feeling, I think it’s more likely DJ tries to go to the NBA, or staying at UK, or transferring to another school not named Arkansas. Maybe Rutgers. I don’t think he follows Cal.
Same here, friend, same here! I know Mark is feeling a tremendous amount of stress to try and live up to UK's expectations, but the fanbase above all wants teams that LOVE playing for UK, and making RUPP an intimidating place again!All I know is I never again want a player here that doesn’t play for the name on the front.
We may not be very good at first but we will get kids that wanna play here and will win banners.
Nice thought, but………All I know is I never again want a player here that doesn’t play for the name on the front.
We may not be very good at first but we will get kids that wanna play here and will win banners
Yes, that's exactly what it is, a cautionary tale. Cal was so sure DJ Wagner would be at least a first round pick that he recruited his replacement before the season even began. And yes, it has happened multiple times under Calipari. Guys who are supposed to be elite have below average to just average play and they end up needing to return, but they can't because Cal has already signed their replacement. So, it's either declare for the draft and take whatever you get or transfer elsewhere. They basically feel like failures having to transfer.Lost in the mix. I’m not sure he fits in here and Cal
has recruited over him seemingly going after Boogie. It will be interesting to see how his situation shakes out. Feels like a cautionary tale of Cal’s system once again at first glance.
It seemed exasperating because they all leave before getting consistent and then year 3 in the nba they finally put it together and you say to yourself ..... "damn... imagine if he'd have stayed one more year or maybe 2"....It always seemed our freshman struggled and hit these weird lows throughout the years. I know freshman do that but it seemed exasperating watching it UK. Sometimes the detailed back to the basic coaches are better for the struggles. I’d love to get Reed and DJ back. Pope seems more apt to run plays that fit his players vs square peg in round hole until it works.
How did his pro career go? Really good first contract....His family is too tied to Cal I think.
Wasn't Dejuan Cal's first OAD?
I disagree. He was definitely a team first guy all year. That's a baseless statement.IMO Wagner is not a team-first kind of guy, and Pope absolutely demands that from every guy he signs. You can not run an offense with sets if guys are looking to get theirs. What many kids don't understand is if you don't score as many points as you'd like, but you are able to learn multiple sets with different looks, then the NBA will want you anyway.
That just makes the Cal thing even worse . How are you going to lose a player mentally if he tells you coach I don’t mind going to the bench smhI would love to have him back. Great teammate who busted his butt every minute he was on the floor. According to Cal, DJ was even willing to go to the bench early in the season when he missed a few games and Reed started busting out. Cal said it was DJ's idea. It's not his fault Cal didn't take him up on it.
I think he would thrive with Pope simply because he's a hard worker with a natural tenacity about him. He needs to continue to improve in all areas, especially shooting, but he has the work ethic to be successful no matter where he ends up. I'll always be a fan.
I look for him to test the waters.Just a gut feeling, I think it’s more likely DJ tries to go to the NBA, or staying at UK, or transferring to another school not named Arkansas. Maybe Rutgers. I don’t think he follows Cal.
cant be talking about Dj because he sure can't jump out of the gym. Prime example of a guy who gets recognition more for his last name than anything elseI never want another kid that can jump out of the gym but can’t score a damn basket.