Franz Wagner

Draft Notes

The younger brother of Moritz Wagner, Franz is a talented big wing with a nice feel for the game, good passing and shot making ability plus NBA size. He’s not the most explosive athlete but he moves well for a 6-9 player.

Franz has really nice scoring ability and is highly efficient with his shots. His 3pt shooting ability will be his meal ticket in the NBA but he’s also a crafty scorer in the lane and from mid range. He’s over 80% from the FT line and has an overall nice shooting touch.

Franz is a heady player who really understands spacing, pace, how to find cutting teammates and where to be on the court.

He doesn’t project as an elite defender at the NBA level but he shows the ability to stay with his man and is putting up a decent amount of steals and blocks. His understanding of the game and good anticipation really help him out on the defensive end.

Comparisons

• Tyler Honeycutt
• Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Draft Projection

mid lottery to mid first round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft

2021 Small Forwards

1. Scottie Barnes – 6-9 – Florida State
2. Jonathan Kuminga – 6-7 – G League (Congo)
3. Jalen Johnson – 6-9 – Duke
4. Franz Wagner – 6-9 – Michigan (Germany)
5. Corey Kispert – 6-7 – Gonzaga
6. Trey Murphy III – 6-9 – Virginia
7. Vrenz Bleijenbergh – 6-10 – Belgium
8. Ziaire Williams – 6-9 – Stanford
9. Aaron Henry – 6-6 – Michigan State
10. Herb Jones – 6-8 – Alabama
11. Isaiah Livers – 6-7 – Michigan
12. Kessler Edwards – 6-8 – Pepperdine
13. Chris Smith – 6-9 – UCLA
14. Eugene Omoruyi – 6-6 – Oregon
15. Sam Hauser – 6-8 – Virginia
16. Trendon Watford – 6-8 – LSU
17. Derrick Alston Jr. – 6-9 – Boise State
18. Alex Antetokounmpo – 6-7 – USA  
19. Emmitt Mathews Jr. – 6-7 – West Virginia