Michigan’s roster still has question marks next season. Most notably, the head coach has never coached a collegiate game. Despite that uncertainty, the addition of Franz Wagner fills one of the most glaring holes facing the Wolverines next season.
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Wagner’s game fits what Michigan needs
Michigan needs to replace 59% of its spot up production from last year’s team, including its top three spot-up options in Ignas Brazdeikis, Jordan Poole and Charles Matthews. At only 17 years old, Wagner is already a proven spot up scorer at the international level.
Still to come
- He provides lineup flexibility
- Fewer leaps required
- He's still getting better
- What's the ceiling?
Recruiting
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