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.