DJ Steward (born October 2, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League.
In the Highland Shootout versus Christian Brothers College High School in January 2020, Steward scored a shootout-high 40 points including the game-tying bucket in a 66–64 victory.
He chose the Blue Devils over offers from DePaul, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Louisville, North Carolina and Texas.
While the season did not live up to Duke's usual expectations, Steward had multiple highlights during his only year on the team.
[5] Steward signed with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League as an affiliate player for the 2021–22 season.
[11] On April 6, 2023, Steward signed with the Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
[12] He was released by the Bandits on June 5 in order to prepare for the 2023 NBA Summer League, where he would play for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Steward grew up in Oak Park, Illinois where he attended Brooks Middle School.