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Kentucky transfer DJ Wagner reportedly visiting Arkansas this weekend

Zack Geogheganby:Zack Geoghegan05/07/24

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After taking a visit to Southern California a couple of weeks ago, Kentucky transfer DJ Wagner will now go on a trip to see his former head coach.

According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Wagner is expected to visit Arkansas this weekend. The Razorbacks are now coached by John Calipari, who recently took over the job after spending the last 15 seasons at Kentucky. Calipari has already brought over two of his former players (Adou Thiero, Zvonimir Ivisic) along with three high school commits (Boogie Fland, Karter Knox, Billy Richmond) to Fayetteville since leaving UK.

As a freshman in 2023-24, Wagner averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game for the Wildcats. While battling injuries throughout the season, the 6-foot-3 guard shot 40.5 percent from the field, 29.2 percent from deep, and 76.6 percent from the line.

A five-star recruit out of high school, Wagner was expected to be a one-and-done prospect at the college level. However, an up-and-down rookie season in Lexington has him returning for at least a sophomore campaign. He has three years of college eligibility remaining.

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Following Calipari to Arkansas was always viewed as the likely option for Wagner once he entered his name into the transfer portal on April 15 — three days after Mark Pope was hired as Calipari’s replacement at Kentucky. Wagner’s father, Dajuan, was a first-round NBA Draft pick in 2002 after playing one season under Calipari at Memphis.

Southern California has made its pitch (and Florida will reportedly throw its hat into the ring, as well), but a reunion in Fayetteville this weekend could sway DJ to link up with his former college coach once again.

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