Darryl Jerard Augustin, Jr. or DJ Augustin was born on November 10, 1987 in New Orleans, Louisiana. DJ Augustin played point guard for the University of Texas Longhorns from 2006–2008. DJ Augustin was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in 2008.

DJ Augustin Bio in 2006 - 2007 :
In 2006 DJ Augustin was a freshman and he emerged as one of the top point guards in the Big 12 Conference, if not the nation, despite being a freshman. DJ Augustin was the consensus Freshman All-American. All-Big 12 Second Team choice by the league’s coaches and The Associated Press. Big 12 All-Rookie Team pick. DJ Augustin one of 10 players selected to the USBWA All-District VII team. NABC All-District 9 First Team selection. DJ Augustin shared team MVP honors with Kevin Durant (voted on by players). DJ Augustin's 233 assists rank second on the UT freshman list and third on the Big 12 freshman chart. the total also ranks fourth on Texas’ overall season chart. posted at least six assists in 23 of the 35 contests. led the team in 3-point percentage (.441) and ranked second in free throw percentage (.838), steals (53) and minutes played (35.6 mpg). DJ Augustin was third on the team in scoring (14.4 ppg). his 503 points mark the fourth-highest season total by a freshman in Big 12 history (second at UT behind Kevin Durant). DJ Augustin named the “Co-Diaper Dandy of the Week” by Dick Vitale at ESPN.com on Dec. 11 and earned “Diaper Dandy of the Week” honors from Vitale on Feb. 12.

DJ Augustin Bio in High School :
DJ Augustin played his senior season at Fort Bend Hightower High School in Sugar Land, Texas (head coach David Peavy). DJ Augustin family was forced to leave their home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina in late August of 2005. received his diploma from Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. McDonald's All-American. fourth-team All-American by Parade Magazine. ranked as the No. 29 prospect nationally by Scout.com following his senior year. posted seven points and three assists while playing alongside UT recruit Kevin Durant for the victorious West team in the McDonald's All-American Game in San Diego (March 29). registered 15 points, four assists and three steals in the adidas Derby Festival All-Star Classic in Louisville, Ky. (April 15). Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Class 5A all-state choice in his senior season. MVP of District 20-5A. averaged 19 points, 6.1 assists and 5.7 steals per game while leading Hightower to the 5A Region III quarterfinals as a senior. played his freshman, sophomore and junior years at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans (head coach John Lavie).