Louisville uses John Calipari's playbook by hiring Milt Wagner, grandpa of No. 1 recruit DJ Wagner

Posted May 27, 2022
Louisville announced that it has pulled a page from John Calipari's old playbook and hired Milt Wagner, DJ Wagner's grandfather, in a director of player development and alumni relations role, where he'll work for his alma mater and beside a friend -- first-year Louisville coach Kenny Payne -- with whom he's been close since they were Louisville teammates. (CBS Sports)

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