Franz Wagner Nationality

Last Modified Oct 28, 2024 08:05 GMT
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner

Franz Jacob Wagner is a professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA as of October 2024. Before joining the NBA, Wagner played college basketball at the University of Michigan under head coach Juwan Howard, where he made an immediate impact by earning Big Ten All-Freshman team honors. During his sophomore year at Michigan, he averaged 13.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, leading to All-Big Ten recognition from both coaches and media.

The Orlando Magic selected Wagner with the eighth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. He quickly established himself in the league, earning NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honors in December 2021 and securing a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Wagner's performance has steadily improved, with his scoring average rising from 18.6 points per game in his sophomore season to 19.7 points per game in the 2023-24 season, along with 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

What is Franz Wagner’s nationality?

Franz Wagner holds German nationality and represents Germany in international basketball competitions, having played for his nation at various levels. His international career began at the 2017 FIBA U16 European Championship, where he averaged 7.4 points per game. In 2018, he contributed to Germany's gold medal victory at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament, followed by participation in the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship where he averaged 13 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Wagner's career with the German's senior national team includes winning bronze at EuroBasket 2022, averaging 16.1 points and 4 rebounds per game. His most significant achievement came in 2023 when he helped Germany win their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup gold medal, earning a spot on the All-FIBA World Cup Second Team. At the 2024 Olympics, Wagner led Germany to the semifinals, averaging 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 steals across six games, earning All-Second Team tournament honors despite the team finishing fourth after losses to France and Serbia.

Franz Wagner’s Hometown

Franz Wagner's hometown is Berlin, Germany.

Franz Wagner’s Birthplace

Franz Wagner was born on August 27, 2001, in Berlin Germany.

FAQs on Franz Wagner Nationality

A. Franz Wagner plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA.

A. Franz Wagner wears #22 number for the Orlando Magic.

A. In the season 2023-24 Franz Wagner averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

A. Franz Wagner is 6 feet 10 inches tall. 

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