D.J. Wagner, the top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2023, committed to Kentucky over Louisville this afternoon.
Wagner cited his relationship with John Calipari, the atmosphere at Rupp Arena and his relationship with stepbrother Kareem Watkins as reasons why he picked the Wildcats.
Here is an interview following his announcement:
Here are more details from ESPN:
Wagner’s commitment gives John Calipari and Kentucky the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. If the Wildcats finish the cycle at the top — and Wagner’s pledge likely seals that — it will be the seventh time since Calipari took over in Lexington that Kentucky has the top-ranked recruiting class.