Prospect Spotlight: DJ Wheeler
Lead guards are always key to the success of a great team. Coaches at all levels are always looking for that floor general that leads his team to wins. Enter DJ Wheeler DJ Wheeler 5'7" | PG Atkins | 2025…
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Continue ReadingLead guards are always key to the success of a great team. Coaches at all levels are always looking for that floor general that leads his team to wins. Enter DJ Wheeler DJ Wheeler 5'7" | PG Atkins | 2025 State NC . He’s an intriguing and talented prospect and a player that next level coaches will want to be aware of. Let’s take a closer look at Wheeler as a player and a prospect.
Name: DJ Wheeler DJ Wheeler 5’7″ | PG Atkins | 2025 State NC
Graduation Year: 2025
Height: 5’8
Position: Point Guard
School: Atkins High School
Strengths Of His Game:
Playmaking – You can give Wheeler the ball and let him go to work and make something happen. He’s creative and can pressure D.
Decision making – Wheeler can be trusted to get the ball where it needs to go and to choose the right path or right way to get it there.
Shooting – Wheeler has a nice jumper in his arsenal and he can force defenders to pick him up early and not allow him to get a clean look at the rim.
Ball control – Wheeler plays under control with the ball in his hands and has the ability to pretty much do with it as he wants. He does a nice job protecting the ball on the bounce.
Quick speed – Wheeler has nice straight line speed that can really put pressure on his defenders in the open floor. He has blow by speed with the ball and builds his speed very quickly.
Driving ability – We’ve talked about his speed and handles, but Wheeler also has some shiftiness with good hip movement. This combination of skills makes him adept at putting the ball on the floor and taking it to the rim.
Basketball Goals:
Wheeler definitely has goals in the game of basketball. He wants to take his talents as far as he can and he wants to represent his home state. “My goal is to play at the next level of basketball any division and showcase my talents as a small guard from NC” said Wheeler.