Head coach John Calipari and the Arkansas basketball team have landed their fifth transfer portal splash, as Kentucky guard DJ Wagner has committed to the Razorbacks according to a report from Richard Davenport on Sunday. A 6-foot-4, 192-pound soon-to-be sophomore, Wagner was one of the highest ranked recruits in the class of 2023 according to Rivals at No. 6 in the nation. In a matchup against Arkansas on March 2, Wagner dropped 19 points on efficient shooting (6-of-7 from the field).
The two schools last met in the 2011 Sweet 16, a 61-54 Butler win, with Matt Howard going for 20 points and 12 rebounds.
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With the addition of Georgia Tech transfer Miles Kelly on Sunday, Auburn basketball's roster is likely complete ahead of the 2024-25 season.