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

[LpoolNative]

i choose to trust them over you. or me.

I would hope so?

 

[LpoolNative]

He’s better than George and way more athletic. Also a better defender. It’s an upgrade in every way.

He just isn’t a traditional PG. Still though he had multiple games with nice assist numbers.

 

[BEGood]

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

If we have 12 million I don’t mind it.

 

[orangefog]

He’s better than George and way more athletic. Also a better defender. It’s an upgrade in every way.

He just isn’t a traditional PG. Still though he had multiple games with nice assist numbers.

But, is he the best we can do for that money. Maybe he is

 

[TommyA13]

No one is arguing that he’s not talented, I just think there are better fits who also won’t be commanding and/or could be had at $1.5M

 

[BEGood]

No one is arguing that he’s not talented, I just think there are better fits who also won’t be commanding/could be had at $1.5M

1.5 is honestly a lot but not crazy. We have 12 million!

 

[BEGood]

But, is he the best we can do for that money. Maybe he is

I doubt it. But you also got to take in part we have 12 million so Gerry and the staff is going to allocate the money where they think is best

 

[orangefog]

I doubt it. But you also got to take in part we have 12 million so Gerry and the staff is going to allocate the money where they think is best

Of course. I am sure there will be other names coming out before too long and we will be getting clearer picture at the plan. I am just excited that we're playing big boy basketball again.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Fran Brown effect. Close with his dad. From Camden.

 

[tptcuse]

No one is arguing that he’s not talented, I just think there are better fits who also won’t be commanding and/or could be had at $1.5M

I hope we’re willing to spend at least $1.5 million on a point guard given we have none.

 

[Orangezoo]

I hope we’re willing to spend at least $1.5 million on a point guard given we have none.

As we were one of the 4 likely involved per on3 with Jeremiah Wilkinson I would suspect we are more than ok being at that or above for our starting PG

 

[bnoro]

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

Using "best of arkansas sports" as a source is laughable. Nonsense for clicks.

 

[Cusefan0307]

You guys are way underselling Wagner

No. He's been about as good as JJ Starling for his career. He stinks and was benched this year. If this is the route we go I will be severely concerned.

 

[DilemaCuse]

Im surprised if there truly is interest. DJ was a Top 10 player in the class of 23.
He hasn't lived up to that ranking. We shouldn't pay just because he was a name. I know some will point to Cadeau, how UNC fans wanted him out and he led Michigan but I don't know about this one. Would rather find a late bloomer who is blossoming outside of the Calipari bubble rather than a guy who didn't live up to his hype. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Cusefan0307]

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.

His defensive metrics are awful.

 

[rrlbees]

Using "best of arkansas sports" as a source is laughable. Nonsense for clicks.

why? seems legit to me. read their about page.

 

[PauliePeppas]

please no

 

[BEGood]

Using "best of arkansas sports" as a source is laughable. Nonsense for clicks.

Bro your extremely annoying fr

 

[rrlbees]

His defensive metrics are awful.

i ignore defensive metrics. they have little to do with actually playing defense especially wing players.

 

[Hawknate144]

would I necessarily spend 1.5 Mil on him, no. But also 1.5 Mil does not get you what some of y'all think it does in this portal age.

 

[DilemaCuse]

I remember seeing his name during an Arkansas game and thought I remember this guy, where he has been the last 2-3 seasons?
Jordan Smith is coming in and he see's the writing on the wall, his dad played for Calipari at Memphis, let him go there.

 

[djorange1989]

Hmm, not a fan

 

[RF2044]

It's funny -- this kid ended up being basically the exact same player as his dad. Big time HS recruit, without a position at the collegiate level.

 

[Orangezoo]

That Arkansas article reads like an agent tip given we are now linked to being a big player and have money.

 

[orangefog]

It's funny -- this kid ended up being basically the exact same player as his dad. Big time HS recruit, without a position at the collegiate level.

Wired to score, not exactly wired to win.