Two future Kentucky Wildcats are putting their talents to the test against the best in the world. Tonight DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards will represent UK as members of Team USA in the Nike Hoops Summit. The action at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon tips off at 10 pm EST on NBATV.
This marks the 25th anniversary of the men’s game that pits the best 19-year-old Americans against a squad of international players. There have been 35 players from the Nike Hoop Summit that have played in the NBA All-Star Game, including five former Wildcats: Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, Julius Randle, John Wall and Karl-Anthony Towns.