It’s been awhile but since Kentucky has had an elite guard like Wagner. He’s really showing his ability at the McDonald’s game, I’m really impressed.
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Yep. He’s the real deal. Thought for awhile last year he had fell off some. Nope! Kid is elite! Absolute jet!
He is good, but let’s not do this to ourselves again. Let’s wait and see these freshman actually play games that matter before we make any quick opinions about the.
And, he’s pretty advanced for a HS kid, too. His footwork & ability to get to the rim AND finish are next level. Very good mid-range game, as well. He’d be damn near unguardable if he can tighten up his stroke & get in the neighborhood of 40% from 3.
I really like every player in our class & I think the potential is there for a special season, with the right supporting cast & approach. It’s just hard for me to expect much when the coach is more interested in Walnut Grove drama than scouting our opponents & puts together lineup combinations like he’s drawing names out of a hat.
Excellent analysis, per usual. His footwork and balance is pro level. Has a very good base. Strong for a young kid as well. Love this class also. Really wish we could’ve gotten Holland.
Leach had a guest on the other day who was talking about how many think Wagner went through some burnout last summer.
Had led team through HS year all the way to state title. Went straight to Team USA activities and then AAU circuit.
Wagner is for sure elite, will likely be more in the Wall, Fox mold than what we've been used to lately.
This is a good group, but young. Cal needs to knock it out of the park with the Portal.
This is a good group, but young. Cal needs to knock it out of the park with the Portal.
Ball needs to be in his hands not playing off the ball. If Dillingham does not end up coming it may be a blessing in disguise.
Helps when ur Grandpa and Dad played professionally. You have the genes and experience to draw from what it takes to reach an elite level.
Cal is going to have a tough time crushing it in the portal.
Unless Ugo leaves, we don’t have a single starting spot to offer a transfer. It’s not necessarily a bad problem to have but the best transfers aren’t looking to sign up for a role off the bench.
RR’s new troll.
It’s ok to hate Cal, be disappointed about the last few years and still be excited for the players coming in.
Draftcat flipped out after Q1 last night…..said that they all sucked and we were going to suck next year. Didn’t he beg to be a moderator ? SMH
I fell asleep at halftime. He must have really showed out 2nd half.
19 in second half for DJ
Agreed. However, it depends on who said transfer is. If it’s an all conference player from a power 5 or something like that, they might be able to start at UK next season. I know that’s not highly likely, but you never know.
I can totally see that. I’m excited af about him, Shep and hopefully Dilly!
Definitely just need everyone to announce whether they’re staying or going so a plan can be made on who to go after in the portal.
I’ve got to imagine that there’s going to be some talented guys that can really help who are looking to cash in on NIL opportunities more than trying to get a guaranteed 30mpg.
I think of Maxey with him. Powerfully built for a 6'3 high school guard who's got some good hops and get hot from deep but is just a downhill runner to the rim and can lead a team. Little more fiesty than Maxey but similar style.
Yeah, man. We REALLY need to cash in on this NIL regarding transfers. I know Cal is kinda stubborn in some aspects of that. He needs to lighten up, sign some dudes and fill out the roster!
DJ is a different animal and not comparable to recent flops like Askew. The kid's the real deal.
100% this ^^^^ most, if not all, portal transfers are guys seeking to maximize their playing situation … it will be difficult to find productive players who are willing to share time, unfortunately.
Agreed.
Ultimately, I think we’re going to be looking at Mintz and Sestina type guys to fill out the roster.
If Dillingham doesn’t make it, which I hope he does, then Cal could and should go all in on the best guard the portal has to offer.
Absolutely and no more Wheeler types. Need guys that are actually skilled and are versatile and can make shots.
He is tough for sure, but these last couple of years have now taught me to wait until they play games that matter first
PF should be the priority in the portal. A stretch like Sestina would be great. I also like the stocky Ivy league kid they reached out to.
Couple hard nosed guards like Mintz would be great actually. Even if just for the freshmen practicing against them.
Feel good now about DW and RS. Would like to have an experienced portal guard to go with those two and RD so we have four true guards in case of injury.
Cade had told Cal he was coming. When his brother got hired that was out. Askew was just a fall back plan. More like a fell back plan.
No way have we been getting players like this guy. Cason is good but he wasn’t as good as this guy.
I don’t know, Cason was forced to play lead guard, so we never really got to see Cason in the spot he should have been in.
I love Cason but all the experts no way had Cason ranked like DJ. Just really hope DJ plays great for us!!
