D.J. Wagner

Updated on 4/30/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
College: Arkansas
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 5/4/2005

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Good athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Can struggle to score in traffic
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can play too wildly on offense
Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

D.J. Wagner is a strong, athletic point guard that played at Kentucky before transferring to Arkansas. He can score the basketball, and he also can make highlight reel-worthy plays to help his team in games. He will need to take better care of the basketball and improve his jump shot, but Wagner is an athletic guard that may have considerable upside, and he could be a second round pick in the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Arkansas Basketball Bio
ESPN’s 2024 NBA Mock Draft, Dated June 24th, 2023
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/18/25 Arkansas-Missouri Game via College Basketball

Games Scouted:
3/28/23 2023 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
4/8/23 2023 Nike Hoop Summit
7/15/23 Kentucky vs. BAL Select
11/14/23 Kentucky vs. Kansas
11/28/23 Kentucky vs. Miami
1/23/24 Kentucky vs. South Carolina
2/27/24 Kentucky vs. Mississippi State
2/1/25 Arkansas vs. Kentucky
2/26/25 Arkansas vs. Texas

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