It was only a matter of time before the personality of DJ Wagner attracted the eyes of the NIL scene.
Wagner headlines a Kentucky class that going into the season will be the No. 1 recruiting class this fall.
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The No. 3 overall recruit in Wagner recently signed a NIL deal with Lex Exotics, a Lexington exotic car club.
Wagner announced the partnership on his personal Instagram.
What does NIL at Kentucky get you?
— Blue Chips (@UKBlueChips) March 29, 2023
If you’re DJ Wagner… a Rolls Royce is the starting place 🔥 pic.twitter.com/P93cCxQWcy
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Wagner is coming off a stellar McDonald’s All-American performance in which he scored 19 points in the second half to help lead the East Team to a 109-106 victory.
After getting bounced out of the NCAA Tournament in the Round of 32, all eyes will be on Wagner and Kentucky next season.
Wagner is considered to be one of John Calipari’s highest touted recruits since he took over in Lexington.
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Only time will tell what Wagner can bring to Kentucky and Lex Exotics.
Wagner, out of Camden High School in New Jersey, signed with hip-hop star Drake’s Nike sub-label NOCTA last July. He was also one of several athletes to ink deals with Nike in October.
