OKC Thunder NBA draft profile: Franz Wagner the versatile forward

Next up for Intentions annual OKC Thunder prospect profile series is Michigan Wolverines combo forward Franz Wagner.

The brother of Orlando Magic center Mo Wagner is a prospect that analysts have mixed opinions on. At best he falls in the area just after the elite five and at worst is a late lottery or middle first-round pick.

With two seasons under his belt playing for Michigan, the youngster provides some enticing skills. Countering that opinion was his final performance that witnessed UCLA upset his Wolverines squad in their Elite Eight match.

Wagner scored a mere four points in that contest and shot an anemic 1 of 10 from the field. Offsetting that negative was the eight boards, two assists, two steals, and block he registered which indicates he kept in the match trying to offer something without his shot falling.

OKC Thunder draft prospect profile for Franz Wagner:

Specifics:

Height: 6’9″
Weight: 220 pounds
Wingspan: 6’8″ (measured 3 years ago)
Position: Combo forward
Birthdate/Age: August 27, 2001, 19 years
College: Michigan, sophomore
Stat line: 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks
Home Town: Berlin, Germany

Box Score Statistics:

Per Game Table
Season	G	MP	FGA	FG%	2PA	2P%	3PA	3P%	FTA	FT%	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS
2019-20	27	30.8	9.3	.452	4.4	.610	4.9	.311	2.0	.833	5.6	1.0	1.3	0.6	11.6
2020-21	28	31.7	9.3	.477	5.6	.563	3.6	.343	2.8	.835	6.5	3.0	1.3	1.0	12.5

Provided by CBB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 7/13/2021.

Current Ranking:

With that let’s dive a little deeper into Wagner to determine his strengths and weaknesses.