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Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - New Jersey

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BOYS BASKETBALL

D.J. Wagner

Guard
CAMDEN HS
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
SOPHOMORE
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

22

Points per game

3.8

Rebounds per game

3.8

Assists per game

2

Steals per game
“D.J. Wagner is one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the Class of 2023. A gym rat who loves to work on his craft, he thrives in transition or can organize his team in the halfcourt set with leadership. Where he’s a difference-maker is in his ‘float’ game and lay-up efficiency.”
Paul Biancardi
ESPN National Recruiting Director
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 165-pound sophomore guard led the Panthers to a 13-0 record this past season, averaging 22.0 points, 3.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. Wagner was named the NJ.com Player of the Year and was selected National Sophomore of the Year by MaxPreps. He is a two-time First Team All-State honoree and is ranked as the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023 by ESPN.

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Academic Achievement

Wagner has maintained a 3.75 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Wagner has volunteered locally on behalf of toy and clothing-donation drives.