247 Article on Franz Wagner

Submitted by njvictor on March 5th, 2019 at 11:09 AM

Franz Wagner (Mo’s Brother) is still considering whether he will stay in Europe playing professionally or play college ball. He would likely be part of the 2020 class and his top schools, if he plays college ball are Michigan, Stanford, and Butler

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/German-star-Franz-Wagner-considering-college-pro-options-129733913/

Reggie Dunlop

March 5th, 2019 at 1:50 PM ^

We're not talking about every girl/human. We're talking about Beate Wagner. How does she feel about being told she's "pretty"? Her opinion is the only one that matters.

Every girl/human doesn't appreciate random strangers talking about basketball, but you're okay doing that.

Does Brandon Johns like it when you say things like, "He's just not ready as a back up 5"?  I'll bet not every man/human appreciates random strangers on the internet commenting on their basketball ability. But you're okay doing that.

Did you not say, "Fuck the fans...They're delusional and pathetic"? Does every girl/human appreciate that sentiment? I would guess no. But you're okay saying that.

Seems like you've arbitrarily drawn a line on what is acceptable internet speech. 

Not every person/human appreciates random strangers on the internet telling them what is and is not acceptable on the MGoBoard. But you're okay doing that.

wolverinestuckinEL

March 5th, 2019 at 2:50 PM ^

Brandon Johns signed to play basketball for Michigan, that's the difference.  It sort of comes with the territory that people are going to talk about how you play basketball.  If you start talking about how Brandon Johns looks you've probably crossed the line.  If you start talking about how Brandon John's sister, mother, or girlfriend look you likely crossed the line.  That line is definitely arbitrary but then again so is basic decency.

Reggie Dunlop

March 5th, 2019 at 3:59 PM ^

Show me the part of Brandon Johns' basketball scholarship where he explicitly approves being judged on the internet. In lieu of that...

Beate Wagner agreed to be interviewed by Big Ten Network's The Journey last year. Was that her implicit authorization to judge her appearance? I would say yes. As a television personality, her appearance is fair game.

It sort of comes with the territory.

Let's stop here. I can twist these moving goalposts for days because the premise is so idiotic that there's no way to nail it down. Let's just all move on. I harbor no ill will toward anybody and think you're all beautiful...(GASP!)

Maize N' Ute

March 5th, 2019 at 11:30 AM ^

Hopefully Moe is in Franz's ear letting him know of the JB difference.

Thanks for the article. I had been curious as to how his recruiting has been going.  247 said he would be a high four star prospect....yes please

The Fugitive

March 5th, 2019 at 11:37 AM ^

The more shooters the better.  The staff has shown they can teach these guys to play D but it helps to have guys that are ready to space the floor and score.  

I would be thrilled if Franz decided to play ball for JB

Gocannon16

March 5th, 2019 at 11:49 AM ^

Y'all won't like this, but I think the article sums it up nicely. Franz is in a totally different situation from Mo and he should probably continue to play (and practice all day every day) in Europe. If the NCAA didn't have time restrictions that go down to the "stretching minute" it would be a different story. Mo was not getting run with the main squad in Germany, so for him the exposure and time with Beilein was more beneficial.

Reggie Dunlop

March 5th, 2019 at 12:31 PM ^

Further, I don't think I would choose Michigan if I were Franz. He would be compared to Moritz at every turn. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with that, but I can't find the positive in it either. Franz is his own player. I would choose my own path and let people evaluate me for me.