Recruiting

How Franz Wagner changes Michigan’s 2019-20 outlook

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

  1. He provides lineup flexibility
  2. Fewer leaps required
  3. He's still getting better
  4. What's the ceiling?

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