Kentucky freshman D.J. Wagner entering transfer portal

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Kentucky freshman D.J. Wagner, a former top-five recruit in the 2023 class, entered the transfer portal on Monday.

Wagner, a 6-foot-4 guard from Camden, New Jersey, immediately becomes one of the more intriguing backcourt players in the portal.

The son of former high school phenom and NBA player Dajuan Wagner, D.J. Wagner was considered the top player in the 2023 class for much of his high school career. He was one of the best scorers on the Nike EYBL circuit and led Camden High School to the New Jersey state title.

Wagner also earned MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game.

He finished his high school career ranked No. 4 in the ESPN 100 and entered Kentucky…