D.J. Wagner - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Will play Saturday Wagner (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against Penn, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wagner will be available for the Wildcats for Saturday's game against Penn. This is excellent news for Kentucky as the freshman has been on fire this season as he has started in all seven games played where he is averaging 13.1 points and 3.3 assists this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky point guard D.J. Wagner won't play against UNC Wilmington due to injury Kentucky freshman D.J. Wagner won’t play against UNC Wilmington on Saturday after suffering an ankle injury against Miami on Tuesday night.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Won't play Saturday Wagner (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus UNC-Wilmington, Tristan Pharis of A Sea of Blue reports.

Impact Wagner will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to an ankle injury he suffered against Miami. Reed Sheppard and Robert Dillingham are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Wagner's next chance to suit up is against Pennsylvania on Nov. 9.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What freshman guard D.J. Wagner's injury means for Kentucky basketball's backcourt Kentucky freshman guard D.J. Wagner was hurt in the first half against Miami on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. He did not return in the second...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

DJ Wagner named SEC Freshman of the Week The Kentucky guard averaged 25 points per game in wins over St. Joe's and Marshall.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

D.J. Wagner scores 28, No. 16 Kentucky routs Marshall 118-82 for most points under John Calipari

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • Associated Press

New career high Wagner recorded 22 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 96-88 OT victory over Saint Joseph's.

Impact Wagner has held on to his starting role with Kentucky despite the fact the was shooting 31.9 percent from the field entering Monday's game, as well as the fact that Robert Dillingham has been impressive off the bench. The 6-4 freshman changed the narrative a bit in this OT victory, however, as Wagner recorded a career high in both scoring and assists. He'll look to carry that momentum into Friday's matchup against Marshall.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tough shooting day Wagner had four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist and two steals across 27 minutes in Friday's 92-69 exhibition victory over Georgetown College.

Impact Wagner drew the start over fellow five-star prospect Robert Dillingham, but it was Dillingham who scored 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while Wagner struggled to find his shot. Kentucky's starting alignment will be worth continuing to monitor when the Wildcats play their next exhibition against Kentucky State on Thursday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE