D. J. Wilson

American basketball player, NBA athlete

D. J. Wilson - American basketball player, NBA athlete
Born

February 19th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted in 2017, played in the NBA primarily with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors. Featured in the 2017 NBA Draft after a collegiate career at the University of Michigan, contributing significantly during the team's run to the 2017 NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen. Known for versatility on the court and skills as both a power forward and center.

Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017

Contributed to Michigan's NCAA Sweet Sixteen run in 2017

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