Michigan Basketball: 3 takeaways from Oregon barn burner
By Nick Popio
Franz Is Working Towards Progress
Wagner had his best game yet. He finished with a team-high 21 points on four 3-pointers. The freshman finally earned some stripes with his performance. It’s something that Michigan fans have been clamoring for since Wagner inserted himself into the lineup.
Coach Howard said a week ago that Wagner had a chance to be one of the Michigan greats when his career is over. Wagner took his first giant steps towards those remarks today. He made big-time shots when needed while gaining confidence from his teammates to rely on him a little more.
In three out of his last five, he’s scored in double digits. He’s quietly and slowly making his mark as a starter. When he committed to Michigan he was expected to make an impact right away.
That is taking a bit longer than anticipated but the true freshman is also coming back from a wrist injury as well. His shot is coming into form and that can only be a dangerous advantage for the Wolverines as he continues to grow into his form.