What is DJ Wagner Doing?

[LmdCat]

I can't imagine any quality guards signing with Arkansas if DJ signed first considering the preferential treatment Cal gave DJ last season. Is it possible Cal has asked DJ to holdoff signing with Arkansas because he doesn't want him to scare off other guards he is going after?

 

[DraftCat]

Playing video games.... or likely just waiting for Coach Cal to give him the go ahead to commit.

 

[BStockfan01]

Seeing if he needs to GOOOOOO or RUNNNNNNN

 

[Gametown_baller]

I don’t think he ends up at Arkansas

 

[K_TIME]

negotiations for NIL

 

[LmdCat]

negotiations for NIL

That should be a quick negotiation. $0.00 Lol

 

[ThunderMash]

He was at the UK baseball game vs Tennessee. That's all I got, lol

 

[snapWojo]

I don’t think he ends up at Arkansas

Doesn’t Louisville make the most sense?

 

[NociHTTP]

Negotiating with the rims.

 

[Fox2monk]

I can't imagine any quality guards signing with Arkansas if DJ signed first considering the preferential treatment Cal gave DJ last season. Is it possible Cal has asked DJ to holdoff signing with Arkansas because he doesn't want him to scare off other guards he is going after?

He is just waiting on his turn, my guess is Cal will use him as one of the last commits seeing as how highly he regards him, and his HS status.

 

[ciphercomplete]

Doesn’t Louisville make the most sense?

No, Kenny Payne isn't there anymore.

He really did not have a bad freshman season - he had a bad stretch from late January through February. I don't know how much of him starting over Rob and Reed was his doing but I suspect his handlers had something to do with it as well. Reed and Rob just made him look bad.

 

[jwphelps]

I can't imagine any quality guards signing with Arkansas if DJ signed first considering the preferential treatment Cal gave DJ last season. Is it possible Cal has asked DJ to holdoff signing with Arkansas because he doesn't want him to scare off other guards he is going after?

He was still in Lexington over this past weekend and at the baseball game.

 

[Fox2monk]

He was at the UK baseball game vs Tennessee. That's all I got, lol

That’s about the only UK thing he will do.

 

[Elliott Tim]

negotiations for NIL

Good guess.

 

[Fox2monk]

No, Kenny Payne isn't there anymore.

I kind of feel bad for DJ. He did not have a bad freshman season - he had a bad stretch from late January through February. I don't know how much of him starting over Rob and Reed was his doing but I suspect his handlers had something to do with it as well.

I was honestly hoping DJ returned, I have nothing against the kid. Other than Cal misusing him and putting him in a bad position.

 

[wfc7]

Playing video games.... or likely just waiting for Coach Cal to give him the go ahead to commit.

This.💯%

 

[ukcatz12]

I was honestly hoping DJ returned, I have nothing against the kid. Other than Cal misusing him and putting him in a bad position.

DJ has a ton of upside and the perception of him was really hurt by the one and done culture here. At mots other schools he would have had a great first year and everyone would be excited for him to return. But here we all know these guys only get one year most of the time and if they're not studs by February they're considered busts.

 

[phunterd]

I would be happy to have DJ back. I think he’ll improve a decent amount next year. We still don’t have a PG either.

 

[Fox2monk]

I would be happy to have DJ back. I think he’ll improve a decent amount next year. We still don’t have a PG either.

I agree 100%, usually a PG improves a ton from year 1 to 2, and expectations wouldn’t be as high on him IMO. Nobody really expects us to dominate at this point in time, he would be a fan favorite at some point I believe. He’s a hard worker I know that. He had a great attitude and never caused any issues that I know of other than his coach starting him and playing him too much after his injury.

 

[LmdCat]

Doesn’t Louisville make the most sense?

For obvious reasons, it would be best for UK if he went to Arkansas. Lol

 

[LmdCat]

He was still in Lexington over this past weekend and at the baseball game.

Maybe he is still waiting for directions to Arkansas.

 

[shaudyshaud]

He was at the UK baseball game vs Tennessee. That's all I got, lol

I was wondering how many of the guys were still in Kentucky

 

[Fox2monk]

I was wondering how many of the guys were still in Kentucky

If they are it’s only to collect their final checks.

 

[LmdCat]

DJ has a ton of upside and the perception of him was really hurt by the one and done culture here. At mots other schools he would have had a great first year and everyone would be excited for him to return. But here we all know these guys only get one year most of the time and if they're not studs by February they're considered busts.

Kentucky didn't create the OAD environment. That was all done by the "Players First" coach.

 

[JFCats22]

I would take DJ back in a second.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

He's watching his demand fall as better guards hit the portal.

 

[LmdCat]

I would take DJ back in a second.

How would he work in Pope's offense? He can't shoot and he misses a ton of layups.

 

[fredmanthecatfan]

If CMP wants him, then Ithat’s good enough for me to welcome him back.

 

[jwphelps]

If they are it’s only to collect their final checks.

This could be true, the problem is we won't know why.

 

[JFCats22]

How would he work in Pope's offense? He can't shoot and he misses a ton of layups.

Yes, because players never improve with experience and practice and a new system. We all know they max out as 18 year olds and only get worse.

 

[ukfan1622]

I can't imagine any quality guards signing with Arkansas if DJ signed first considering the preferential treatment Cal gave DJ last season. Is it possible Cal has asked DJ to holdoff signing with Arkansas because he doesn't want him to scare off other guards he is going after?

I've long thought he'd lose Fland if he kept DJ; it's at most one or the other.

 

[ukfan1622]

He was at the UK baseball game vs Tennessee. That's all I got, lol

Are classes over yet? If not, I don't think they keep you from completing your classes even if you're going to be somewhere else next year.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

I dont think DJ is going to Arkansas.

Wish him the best.

 

[JAPierce_2]

It would be pretty surprising if he didn’t end up at Arkansas.

 

[BlueSince92]

I agree 100%, usually a PG improves a ton from year 1 to 2, and expectations wouldn’t be as high on him IMO. Nobody really expects us to dominate at this point in time, he would be a fan favorite at some point I believe. He’s a hard worker I know that. He had a great attitude and never caused any issues that I know of other than his coach starting him and playing him too much after his injury.

I was honestly hoping DJ returned, I have nothing against the kid. Other than Cal misusing him and putting him in a bad position.

DJ has a ton of upside and the perception of him was really hurt by the one and done culture here. At mots other schools he would have had a great first year and everyone would be excited for him to return. But here we all know these guys only get one year most of the time and if they're not studs by February they're considered busts.

I would be happy to have DJ back. I think he’ll improve a decent amount next year. We still don’t have a PG either.

I hadn’t given this too much thought. But I might never stop laughing if things wind up going down like:

• Cal sticks with DJ over Rob and Reed so long and so hard that he runs HIMSELF off.
• DJ spurns Cal and signs with Pope.
• As a result of such an embarrassment of playing time riches his first year, DJ makes such a big jump his second year that he nukes Arkansas out of the gym when they come to town.
• And hopefully leads us to a title/Final Four.

 

[kywildcats8]

I was honestly hoping DJ returned, I have nothing against the kid. Other than Cal misusing him and putting him in a bad position.

Is there a chance he returns?

 

[sk73]

I can't imagine any quality guards signing with Arkansas if DJ signed first considering the preferential treatment Cal gave DJ last season. Is it possible Cal has asked DJ to holdoff signing with Arkansas because he doesn't want him to scare off other guards he is going after?

I have a much higher opinion of DJ. He will have a full year of experience and will still only be 19 years old. Any coach will be fortunate to get DJ at any time during the signing period.

 

[NuttinButtLove]

Just a reminder for all the weirdos in this thread who would love to have this guy back: he isn't a great basketball player and is ranked the 124th best portal player. And for the dude that mentioned us not having a PG yet - if DJ were here we still wouldn't have one. That was a part of the problem - dude isn't a PG. But as a poor shooter, he's not a SG either. Hence, the NBA isn't interested.

 

[NuttinButtLove]

I dont think DJ is going to Arkansas.

Wish him the best.

This dude was given the lead guard spot as soon as he arrived and despite being thoroughly outplayed by Reed and Dilly, he kept that spot and logged plenty of minutes. So if he doesn't end up at Arky, then I'm perplexed as to why Cal would seemingly shun the dude that he pampered the whole season. Make it make sense.

 

[Phil_The_Music]

How would he work in Pope's offense? He can't shoot and he misses a ton of layups.

It may be a myth, but I've heard that in far away lands some coaches actually teach and develop players so that they improve on their weaknesses.