Wagner to transfer

[ricepig]

Arkansas has announced that Dee Wagner is transferring, per Twitter.

[The_Iceman]

Insert my shocked face.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Good luck to him in his future

[Karma]

Good luck to him. It will be interesting to see who takes that spot.

[jjdlc]

Good kid, hate he couldn't break through, hope he can find some playing time somewhere.

[Big Nasty 34]

And there's the open spot. Hopefully no more!

[Artex501]

Still think it was a good gamble for MA, they just don't all work out.... Good Luck to him wherever he ends up  :razorback:

[Arky]

Imagine that.

[Porked Tongue]

Thanks for being a Hog!  Good luck at your new school.

[Coachjy]

Hope Dee goes somewhere and does well. Thanks for being a hog!

[Hawg Red]

Good luck to him. It will be interesting to see who takes that spot.

Unless Dudley Dawson is full of crap (entirely possible), it should be Dusty Hannahs.

[Porked Tongue]

It's my understanding that Wagner has his school picked out.  Also don't be surprised if Watkins gets that scholarship.

[ricepig]

It's my understanding that Wagner has his school picked out.  Also don't be surprised if Watkins gets that scholarship.

Wouldn't surprise me at all.

[rude1]

It's my understanding that Wagner has his school picked out.  Also don't be surprised if Watkins gets that scholarship.

That would be surprising to me and illustrate that all isn't good on the recruiting front.

[rusvegashog]

Best of luck Dee.

[Breems]

Well, the wait is finally over. Hope he does well elsewhere.

I hope the new JUCO target fills the opening. Not Hannahs.

[Big Nasty 34]

I agree Breems. Hannah's walking on would be ideal but unlikely

[Porked Tongue]

That would be surprising to me and illustrate that all isn't good on the recruiting front.

He'll be a very good part of this team someday and is a D-1 caliber basketball player.  Give it a bit of time.

On the recruiting front, they are not just going to settle.  I know they have high hopes on one in particular(I don't know who) that could come in and play next year. 

[rude1]

He'll be a very good part of this team someday and is a D-1 caliber basketball player.  Give it a bit of time.

On the recruiting front, they are not just going to settle.  I know they have high hopes on one in particular(I don't know who) that could come in and play next year. 

He has the body, but other than that I didn't see a lot, although it was in very limited time this season.

[ricepig]

He has the body, but other than that I didn't see a lot, although it was in very limited time this season.

Supposedly, he did well in practice, I know, practice, but I've been told not to be surprised to see him get minutes next year.

[rude1]

Supposedly, he did well in practice, I know, practice, but I've been told not to be surprised to see him get minutes next year.

I hope he has improved enough to warrant minutes vs getting them because who dad is.

[ricepig]

I hope he has improved enough to warrant minutes vs getting them because who dad is.

I can't answer that.

[dsims2k3]

Best of luck D. Wags. You represented the UofA well.  :razorback: #onceahogalwaysahog

[poloprince]

Good luck to him in his future

[Pork Twain]

What?

[Danny J]

Best of luck D. Wags. You represented the UofA well.  :razorback: #onceahogalwaysahog

^^^^I agree

[Fayettechill14]

That would be surprising to me and illustrate that all isn't good on the recruiting front.

Not necessarily. This was a young team. I believe 6 of the top 8 minutes-getters are coming back and most of them were underclassmen, in addition to the two big needs (ball-handling guard and post player) having already been filled in recruiting. If the staff rushes for quantity in recruiting right now, then they'll just end up with another Wagner that transfers in two years after not getting any minutes.

[Porked Tongue]

I hope he has improved enough to warrant minutes vs getting them because who dad is.

I don't think nepotism will be an issue.  I heard someone I trust say it might have worked against him this year.  I think we have a risk free shot with him as we go forward.  It would be a nice bonus that few would have seen coming.

Back to Wagner, I heard his exit went about as well as possible.  He was thankful for his chance and essentially agreed he needed to go find himself a better opportunity. 

[Hogberry Snortcake]

I don't think nepotism will be an issue.  I heard someone I trust say it might have worked against him this year.  I think we have a risk free shot with him as we go forward.  It would be a nice bonus that few would have seen coming.

Back to Wagner, I heard his exit went about as well as possible.  He was thankful for his chance and essentially agreed he needed to go find himself a better opportunity. 

Good deal.  Seemed like a good guy...

[Pork Twain]

Here is to hoping the Wagner is successful wherever he ends up.  People need to realize there is a HUGE difference between "thinking" (as I am far from a talent scout) a player MIGHT not be SEC caliber and wanting them to fail.  I have never wanted a Hog to fail, ever...

[forrest city joe]

Wish Dee nothing but the best. he was here 2 years and got very little playing time. yet you never heard a bad word from him. he is a class young man. hope he get's to play no matter where he ends up.

[LL COOL HOG]

He was very nice to me and the kids at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Wish him the best.

[FelixJonesorDMAC?]

Wish him well. 

Always funny when a non existent player leaves everybody gives them well wishes but when a potential star athlete leaves, we crucify somebody, whether its the player, coach or parent.  This seems to happen with all schools and fans.  Just a funny observation.

[CDBHawg]

If Watkins current scholarship is a full ride, I see no reason to give him the scholarship.

[psooie]

Why would you give watkins a scholarship? just give his dad a raise and bring in another player.

[CDBHawg]

Why would you give watkins a scholarship? just give his dad a raise and bring in another player.

Or this.

[Porked Tongue]

If Watkins current scholarship is a full ride, I see no reason to give him the scholarship.

What?

Why would you give watkins a scholarship? just give his dad a raise and bring in another player.

Maybe because it's earned?  There is some stigma attached to being a walk-on.  Real or imagined they are looked at differently and they know it.  Especially true when the player had D-1 offers.  Gulley did his year w/o one and then got his.  Watkins deserves the same at some point.  For sure more than a transfer that would sit out a year.

[CDBHawg]

What?

I assume he has a scholarship due to his dad being an employee of the university. I could be wrong though.

[CDBHawg]

Sign up Hannahs.

[TT222]

Sign up Hannahs.

[Porked Tongue]

I assume he has a scholarship due to his dad being an employee of the university. I could be wrong though.

Yeah, all the kids of UA employee's get scholarships.  

Confuse easily?

[Pork Twain]

Sign up Hannahs.

So he can sit out a year?

[CDBHawg]

Yeah, all the kids of UA employee's get scholarships.  

Confuse easily?

Scholarship, tuition discount. Call it what you want.

[CDBHawg]

So he can sit out a year?

If he has to, yes.

Wagner just sit out two. Miles just sit out one. Watkins just sit out one.

We have 13 scholarships available and will only play 9, maybe 10 guys heavily. Him sitting out doesn't hurt us as much as you think. We're unlikely to find a guy that can come in and contribute this late anyways. I say give it to a guy that can knockdown an open 3.

[Porked Tongue]

You're so lost it's not worth the effort.  I swear you couldn't track a skunk.

[CDBHawg]

You're so lost it's not worth the effort.  I swear you couldn't track a skunk.

You asked the question. I said I could've been wrong.

If he's earned it and will contribute, great. If not, sign up Hannahs. Watkins can still be a walk-on.

[UNCLE BACK]

Is Wagners spot not expected to be taken by oral commitment PG Jabril Durham?

[TT222]

Is Wagners spot not expected to be taken by oral commitment PG Jabril Durham?

Could be wrong, but I believe there was already room for him.

[Hogberry Snortcake]

What?
Maybe because it's earned?  There is some stigma attached to being a walk-on.  Real or imagined they are looked at differently and they know it.  Especially true when the player had D-1 offers.  Gulley did his year w/o one and then got his.  Watkins deserves the same at some point.  For sure more than a transfer that would sit out a year.

Unnamed transfer could do the same thing.  Earn it.

[Big Nasty 34]

Henry>Hannahs I would imagine