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Lots of DJ Wagner talk, a new offer and more top Kentucky basketball recruiting links

DJ Wagner visited Kentucky for Big Blue Madness in October. One of the other recruiting guests that weekend was Reed Sheppard.
DJ Wagner visited Kentucky for Big Blue Madness in October. One of the other recruiting guests that weekend was Reed Sheppard. Twitter

Here’s a rundown of the top Kentucky Wildcats basketball recruiting links, with updated news on UK’s possible roster additions and the latest national news ...

D.J. Wagner worth the hype — and epic U of L vs UK recruiting battle

Dajuan Wagner says his son can’t go wrong with UK or Louisville

Dajuan Wagner focusing on his son’s improvement not on recruiting

Andrej Stojakovic earned a scholarship offer from UK on Saturday

Leonard Miller declares for NBA Draft; Visited UK earlier this month

Notes on Robert Dillingham, who drew a Kentucky crowd Saturday

Major UK target Ian Jackson stars again on the Adidas circuit

Several potential Kentucky targets among standouts on Nike circuit

In-state star Travis Perry continuing to add high-major offers

Former Kansas State star Nijel Pack transferring to Miami Hurricanes

No. 1 prospect DJ Wagner talks Louisville vs. Kentucky recruiting

Notes on Matas Buzelis and possible UK target Corey Chest

John Calipari watches Reed Sheppard and Ian Jackson on Friday

Video highlights: Calipari also watched 5-star center Baye Fall

Freddie Dilione is a player to watch in the 2023 recruiting class

The son of Peja Stojakovic could end up as a five-star recruit

Shaedon Sharpe made a challenging evaluation even more difficult

John Calipari still working to bring Shaedon Sharpe back to Kentucky

Kentucky among schools showing interest in fast-rising 2023 recruit

Top-ranked transfer Kendric Davis headed to Memphis next season

Crystal Ball: Another top analyst puts in Louisville pick for DJ Wagner

Patrick Baldwin Jr. entering NBA Draft after injury-marred season

Notes on UK target Ian Jackson, 2025 sensation Koa Peat and others

CBS Sports makes Shaedon Sharpe the No. 4 pick in new mock draft

Why Shaedon Sharpe declaring for the draft should surprise no one

Major UK target Justin Edwards talks about his recruitment, visits

Breaking down each position in final Rivals.com rankings for 2022

Reed Sheppard ranked No. 29 as ESPN’s 2023 list expands to Top 100

The full ESPN rankings for 2023 class: DJ Wagner holds No. 1 spot

Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon is at Michigan for a visit

Jay Bilas: Jay Wright created the best culture in college basketball

More Next Cats links: Louisville Crystal Ball picks for DJ Wagner

This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 6:30 AM.

Ben Roberts
Lexington Herald-Leader
Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men’s basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting coverage and created and maintained the Next Cats blog. He is a Franklin County native and first joined the Herald-Leader in 2006. Support my work with a digital subscription
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