DJ Lagway Affirms Baylor Commitment as Ole Miss Interest Fades Ahead of Portal Deadline
A Jan. 16 portal cutoff puts pressure on Baylor to finalize the pledge.
Overview
- He told On3 he is committed to Baylor after visiting Waco, where he appeared with coach Dave Aranda at a basketball game, and Rivals reported the pledge within a day.
- Despite continuing visits, including to Ole Miss and Virginia, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports he is expected to stick with Baylor.
- Ole Miss’ pursuit cooled after it landed Auburn transfer Deuce Knight following the NCAA’s denial of Trinidad Chambliss’ waiver.
- Virginia lost starter Chandler Morris to a waiver denial and saw backups Grady Brosterhous and Daniel Kalin exit, creating a vacancy Lagway has already explored with a visit.
- Baylor needs a quarterback after Sawyer Robertson’s departure and a 5–7 season, with family ties and Jake Spavital’s offense cited as draws for the former five-star.