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DJ Wagner transferring to Arkansas, rejoining coach John Calipari

A high school All-American at Camden, Wagner averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 29 games at Kentucky.

DJ Wagner (21) during his lone season at Kentucky with coach John Calipari.
DJ Wagner (21) during his lone season at Kentucky with coach John Calipari.Read moreCourtesy of UK Athletics
    by Staff Reports
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DJ Wagner has decided to keep John Calipari in his corner.

The former Camden High star is transferring to Arkansas for his sophomore season, reuniting with Calipari, his coach at Kentucky, according to several media reports. The Wagner family confirmed his decision to CBS Sports on Monday.

A high school All-American at Camden, Wagner averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 29 games at Kentucky (23-10).

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Calipari left Kentucky to become the Razorbacks’ coach last month. He also coached Wagner’s father, Dajuan, at Memphis in 2001-02. Wagner’s grandfather, Milt, helped lead Louisville to the NCAA title in 1986.