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Kentucky's basketball season is over. Here's who's leaving the team and who might return. Several Kentucky basketball players will have big decisions, including Reed Sheppard, D.J. Wagner and the 7-footers. Here’s what to expect.

MARCH 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out of starting five Saturday Wagner (ankle) is not listed in the Wildcats' starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus Gonzaga, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Wagner warmed up and looked ready to play ahead of Saturday's contest. The 6-foot-4 freshman has missed each of the past three games while dealing with an ankle injury, so it's possible he could work his way back onto the court by coming off the bench Saturday. Across 18 starts, Wagner has averaged 12.0 points and 3.7 assists while playing 28.4 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks like he'll play Wagner (ankle) is warming up with an ankle brace ahead of Saturday's matchup against Gonzaga, but it looks like he'll play, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Wagner missed the last three games due to his ankle injury, but it appears he will give it a go against Gonzaga though it's not yet confirmed. The freshman guard averages 12 points and 3.7 assists on 28.4 minutes per game this year, and if able to return will be a big help for Kentucky against the Bulldogs.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Wagner (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against Vanderbilt, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact The freshman will miss his third straight game as he is still recovering from an ankle injury. Wagner is averaging 12 points and 3.7 assists per game this season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Wagner (ankle) will most likely not play in Saturday's outing against Tennessee, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wagner will now miss his second-straight game due to this lingering ankle injury. The freshman guard averages 12 points and 3.7 assists on 28.4 minutes per game, and his next chance to return will be Tuesday at Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Wagner named SEC Freshman of the Week for the third time The Kentucky guard recorded his first career double-double in the win over Georgia.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Logs 16 points in win Wagner closed Tuesday's 90-77 win over Missouri with 16 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), one rebound and three assists over 30 minutes.

Impact The freshman had himself a solid performance scoring 16 points and managed to hit five of his seven free-throw attempts during Tuesday's win over Mizzou. Wagner is now shooting 44.2 percent from the field this season. You can expect the guard to continue to excel in the starting rotation as the season goes on.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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