WATCH: DJ Wagner makes a shifty move to get to the rim against Illinois State

This play from DJ Wagner shows off how good his handles truly are.

Andrew Stefaniak | Dec 29, 2023

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The Cats have an early 26-17 lead over the Illinois State Redbirds, and one of the best plays of the first half came from DJ Wagner.

Wagner got the ball near the top of the key and made a shifty move, then got to the rim and laid the ball in with a soft touch for two points.

Early into his Kentucky career, Wagner has shown how easily he can get to the rim, and it has been pretty impressive. The issue has been, at times, Wagner gets to the rim but can't get the layup to fall.

This play was beautiful and the kiss off the glass from Wagner was smooth as butter.

Illinois State went out to a quick lead over Kentucky starting 5-9 from the field but they have cooled off throughout the half. This ball game for Kentucky is an excellent opportunity for the Cats to work on their defense as this will take a lot of work for this team to make a deep run in March.

Let's take a look at this shifty move from Wagner that helped him get to the rim for two points against the Illinois State Redbirds.