DJ Wagner Commits to Maryland

0:00On April 21st, DJ Wagner, the number one high school recruit from Camden, New Jersey, just committed to Maryland. This six-foot-four guard follows in his dad, Dajwan Wagner's footsteps, who went number six in the 2002 NBA draft. After Stinsek and Tucky in Arkansas, Buzz Williams sees him stepping up as the Terps Senior Starting Point Guard. He's got real potential as a Big Ten lead guard, shining brightest when facilitating in crunch time or breakdowns. Scoring can be hit or miss if he's the main guy, but as a secondary threat, he impacts wins without always showing in the box score. Last season at Arkansas, his role shrank behind freshman Darius Akuf Jr. Wagner stayed super grounded through all the hype, always professional and media friendly. Folks around Arkansas programs say he was a joy to have, never phased by pressure. The raise of backs definitely wanted him back, especially with new freshman Jordan Smith Jr. needing time to develop. Meanwhile, Arkansas thought they had Baba Oledotin locked in, but Maryland's pull won out after his visit.

1:06Calapari bounced back quick, landing five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. The number two prospect for Class of 2026. With Wagner bolstering Maryland's backboard, expect him to thrive in a system that plays to his strengths, setting up big things for the Terps next. Season