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Maryland Lands Former 5-Star DJ Wagner, Cracks Transfer Portal Top 10

Maryland Lands Former 5-Star DJ Wagner, Cracks Transfer Portal Top 10

Summary

College basketball player D.J. Wagner is transferring to the University of Maryland for the 2026–27 season. Maryland has added five transfer players to improve after a poor season and hopes these additions will help the team compete better in the Big Ten conference.

Key Facts

  • D.J. Wagner, a former top recruit and McDonald’s All-American, played three years in college and is moving to Maryland.
  • Wagner played for Arkansas last season, averaging 7.4 points and 2.4 assists per game.
  • Maryland finished 12–21 last season and is rebuilding under coach Buzz Williams.
  • Maryland has signed five transfer players, including Wagner, to strengthen their team.
  • Other transfers joining Maryland came from Oklahoma State, Tennessee, New Mexico, and Queens.
  • The transfers aim to improve Maryland’s playmaking and inside physicality.
  • Maryland is ranked in the top 10 in the 247Sports transfer portal rankings for incoming transfers.
  • The team hopes these moves will turn Maryland into a stronger contender in the Big Ten.
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