Moritz Wagner
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 235
College: Michigan
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 4/26/1997
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 28
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 25 by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pros:
Good shooter, especially from deep
Good scorer off the dribble
Good low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Handles the ball very well for a big man
Decent defensive player
Solid athlete
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Has a slow release on his jump shot
Needs to improve his passing ability
Needs to improve his rebounding
Does not block many shots
Struggles to guard more athletic players
May not be overly explosive
Can be too inconsistent in games
Summary:
Moritz Wagner is a very skilled big man that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He is a very good shooter and scorer off the dribble, and he possesses a very quick first step to the hoop. He also has solid footwork and shooting touch when he posts up, as his versatility on offense may really intrigue NBA scouts and teams.
However, he does not collect many assists, rebounds, or blocks. He largely may project to be a one-way offensive player at the next level, but his gifted ability to score could allow him to potentially be a first round pick in 2018.
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Games Scouted:
3/19/17 Michigan vs. Louisville
3/22/18 Michigan vs. Texas A&M
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