2022 - 2023 NEW JERSEY

BOYS BASKETBALL

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

WAGNER

GUARD/FORWARD

CAMDEN HS

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY

SENIOR

HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-4

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HIGHLIGHTED STATS

22.5

AVERAGE POINTS (PER GAME)

3.3

AVERAGE REBOUNDS (PER GAME)

AVERAGE ASSISTS (PER GAME)

1.6

AVERAGE STEALS (PER GAME)

“Wagner is the most dynamic downhill rim-attacker in his class. He comes at defenders with both speed and shake as he drives the paint. Once he’s in the lane, his footwork, body control and layup ability are elite. He’s smart at utilizing jump-stops to finish and create contact. His pull-up and 3-point shots are more than capable. His grandfather, Milt, and dad, DaJuan, were former NBA guys and DJ is a serious player who brings a highly competitive drive and winning résumé to the court.”

Paul Biancardi

National Recruiting Director for ESPN

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-4, 180-pound senior guard and forward averaged 22.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Panthers to a 23-2 record. Wagner also produced 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals per contest. A McDonald’s All-American Game selection, he will represent Team USA at the Nike Hoop Summit in April. He’s ranked as the nation’s No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2023 by ESPN.com.

Academic Achievement

Wagner has maintained a 3.74 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Kentucky this fall.

Exemplary Character

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