Whether it’s Bronny James or Shareef O’Neal, generational players are making their presence clear on the basketball court. However, when we talk about third-generation players in basketball, the list is not long. Knocking down doors and carving his own identity is one such player getting popular for all the right reasons.

Born in New Jersey, D.J. Wagner is a gifted athlete who is looking to be the first-ever third-generation player in the NBA. Dajuan Marquett popularly known as D. J. Wagner Jr. has been mesmerizing everyone with his immaculate balling skills. 

Third-generation superstar D.J. Wagner

The sixth overall recruit in the class of 2023, D.J. Wagner is a Kentucky Wildcat this season. The 6-foot-3 player is a high school graduate from Camden, New Jersey. Interestingly, both his father and his grandfather were among the top-10 picks in the NBA drafts. The projected lottery pick in next year’s draft is the MVP of the McDonald’s All-American Game of 2023. Additionally, he was one of just three prospects in the Class of 2023 who got an invitation to the USA Basketball mini camp at Colorado Springs held in July. The No.21 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays at the point guard position just like his father and grandfather.

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The five-star recruit helped Camden register 25 consecutive victories. Furthermore, he had an impressive average of 18.5 points per game when he was a freshman. As a result, Wagner was awarded the MaxPreps Freshman All-American award. Following this, he became the first third-generational athlete to become a McDonald’s All-American. As a junior, D.J. led Camden to the NJSIAA Group 2 state championship by averaging 19.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 3.1 steals per game. Also, he was instrumental in Camden keeping a 23–2 record in his senior year, with an average of 22.5 points and 3.3 rebounds.

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However, D.J. Wagner’s numbers are not the only thing that has everyone talking about him.

The eye-catching basketball of D.J. Wagner

D.J. Wagner has created quite a buzz in the basketball realm with his explosive strength and lightning-fast speed. In addition to this, he has tremendous versatility in his scoring along with an ability to create shots. He is skilled in creating rim pressure in the half-court. Furthermore, Wagner’s smooth footwork helps in creating a counterattack easily. His compact dribbling and ball handling are some of the added arsenals at his disposal.

D.J. Wagner has a big name and a big reputation to live up to. Nonetheless, he looks like he is handling all that like a pro. The Kentucky Wildcats will be looking to end their 12-year wait towards becoming the NCAA champions again. Come what may, fans will be hoping D.J. has a major role to play in that.

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What are your thoughts on this young prospect?