Where did Franz Wagner go to High School?

Last Modified Dec 13, 2023 13:23 GMT
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner

Franz Wagner is a German professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. The Magic drafted Wagner with the eighth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Before the NBA, Wagner played college ball at University of Michigan, where he was named on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team in 2020. In two seasons for the Wolverines, he averaged a solid 12.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

Since making his debut in the NBA, Wagner has been one of the main forces of the young Magic team. In his rookie NBA season, he averaged an impressive 15.2 points in 79 games and improved his numbers to 18.6 ppg in the 2022/23 season.

Alongside rising star Paolo Banchero, Wagner will be looking to take the Magic to the playoffs this season.

Franz Wagner High School

No information is available about which high school Franz Wagner attended in Germany. However, before college, Wagner spent his developmental years at Alba Berlin, a professional basketball club in Germany. He was named the BBL Best Young Player in 2019 and also played limited minutes in the EuroCup.

Eager for greater competition, Franz and his younger brother Mortiz Wagner traveled to the United States. He committed to playing college basketball for the University of Michigan. As a freshman in the 2019/2020 season, he played 27 games and averaged 11.6 points per game. However, the COVID-19 pandemic cut that season short.

In his second season, Wagner played exceptionally to lead the Michigan team to the Elite 8 of 2021 NCAA Tournament. In his sophomore season, he averaged 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game on 47.7% shooting from the field.

FAQs

A. Born on August 27, 2001, Franz Wagner is 22 years old as of December 2023.

A. Franz stands 6 feet 10 inches tall.

A. Franz attended the University of Michigan from 2019 to 2021.

A. Mortiz Wagner is the older brother of Franz Wagner.

A. According to various online sources, the net worth of Franz Wagner is estimated at around $5 million as of 2023.

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