D.J. Wagner

Updated on 4/8/24.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 185
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 5/4/2005

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 67
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Adequate 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
Had a relatively disappointing freshman season

Summary:

D.J. Wagner is a very athletic point guard that played at Kentucky this past season. 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 a very athletic guard that may have considerable upside, and he could be a second round pick in the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s 2024 NBA Mock Draft, Dated June 24th, 2023

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

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