Class of 2023 PG Dajuan "DJ" Wagner Jr (NJ) Portal from Arkansas

[Bulldog04]

There were discussions about paying a lot for a PG and Center but this is not who I expected Gmac would want

 

[TommyA13]

There were discussions about paying a lot for a PG and Center but this is not who I expected Gmac would want

So you’ve heard they’re interested in DJ? Makes sense, I remember Gmac going out to see DJ play when he was still at Cuse. Would definitely like a different PG though, he wasn’t great this past season.

 

[TommyA13]

Arkansas 247 page. They said we and Memphis are offering him 1.5 million but they expect us probably to be the lead since he’s close to home

Didn’t see that on the 247 page. Was it the most recent (free) article or a different one?

 

[Bulldog04]

So you’ve heard they’re interested in DJ? Makes sense, I remember Gmac going out to see DJ play when he was still at Cuse

I didn’t hear that that’s why I’m surprised

 

[BEGood]

ACC School Reportedly Joins Memphis as Threat To End DJ Wagner’s Razorback Ride

John Calipari has three generations' worth of connections with DJ Wagner. The former five-star is now venturing out on his own in the portal.

www.bestofarkansassports.com

 

[BEGood]

My mistake it wasn’t 247

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Unless he’s a key bench piece, I don’t know why they are interested. SO many better options at PG.

 

[Melancer46]

Unless he’s a key bench piece, I don’t know why they are interested. SO many better options at PG.

Doubt he's a bench piece if we're offering $1.5 mil

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Doubt he's a bench piece if we're offering $1.5 mil

Agreed. I just don’t understand why we’d offer him that much $$.

 

[LpoolNative]

You guys are way underselling Wagner

 

[orangefog]

You guys are way underselling Wagner

He's not a PG though

 

[TommyA13]

You guys are way underselling Wagner

Solid player as a bench piece, don’t think he’s the guy we should be looking for at PG (and especially not for $1.5M)

 

[BEGood]

Tbh I don’t mind it. Be a steady pg who knows how to play. Spend more on a center

 

[LpoolNative]

Solid player as a bench piece, don’t think he’s the guy we should be looking for at PG (and especially not for $1.5M)

A bench piece lol. Just because he had to sit behind 2 of the most talented guards doesn’t make him a bench piece here. He can play.

 

[TommyA13]

A bench piece lol. Just because he had to sit behind 2 of the most talented guards doesn’t make him a bench piece here. He can play.

He didn’t have a good season. Picked it up near the end of the season, but I think there are better fits for what Gerry wants and us as the fans want

 

[phil77]

With the money we have we can do alot better

 

[Bulldog04]

With the money we have we can do alot better

Agree. This is not where I expected them to spend a large chunk on this player. They can do better for less

 

[RealMcNeil]

A bench piece lol. Just because he had to sit behind 2 of the most talented guards doesn’t make him a bench piece here. He can play.

Also didn’t do much with the minutes he had. He’s a name, and not a $1.5M one.

 

[LpoolNative]

I trust Gerry and his staff until they give me a reason not to. Also you guys are underrating him because he had a down season where he was put to the bench for 2 nba ready now guards. Kind of weird logic to not want a guy who’s incredibly talented

 

[rrlbees]

i know the article wasn't 247 but when i went to 247, i read the dj portal thread and 99% of their fans were upset he was leaving. they said he was a great leader and defender and was a steadying influence.

 

[LpoolNative]

i know the article wasn't 247 but when i went to 247, i read the dj portal thread and 99% of their fans were upset he was leaving. they said he was a great leader and defender and was a steadying influence.

Not only is he skilled. He tries on defense and is a good locker room presence like you said.

Has a high motor. His shots just need to start falling

 

[phil77]

i know the article wasn't 247 but when i went to 247, i read the dj portal thread and 99% of their fans were upset he was leaving. they said he was a great leader and defender and was a steadying influence.

Perfect for Memphis

 

[rrlbees]

I trust Gerry and his staff until they give me a reason not to.

i choose to trust them over you. or me.

 

[BEGood]

i know the article wasn't 247 but when i went to 247, i read the dj portal thread and 99% of their fans were upset he was leaving. they said he was a great leader and defender and was a steadying influence.

This sounds like a perfect point for us!

 

[Melancer46]

I trust Gerry and his staff until they give me a reason not to. Also you guys are underrating him because he had a down season where he was put to the bench for 2 nba ready now guards. Kind of weird logic to not want a guy who’s incredibly talented

I would say it was the opposite. He was moved to the bench and turned in his best season to date as a result.