Wagner to NBA

I wouldn't have been able to enjoy his senior year easily. This is clearly the right decision and it seems like all he could have done was hurt his draft prospects by coming back.

I made a comment during the run that we are only a top 5 team when Wagner is carrying the team, but when he's not "on" I thought Teske was the better all around player. Wagner's last few games made that comment look dumb. 

Last year he had a good game in the tourney and suddenly the mocks had him in the first round, then not. That was stupid. But I think his gritty play this run sealed the deal. After the top 10 picks I think every team needs to start thinking about him.

Absolutely love Moe! Probably my favorite player of the Beilein era so far. A few memories really stand out: 1. The game in East Lansing- the ankle breaker and the fadeaway teardrop 2. The Ohio State game where he got the crowd to its feet on a jump ball. That enthusiasm is contagious. 3. The final four vs Loyola, he willed us to that win. I wish him all the best, he will have a great career in the NBA!

But think for a moment if he improves his shooting half as much as THJ has at the NBA level? I would love to see the Pistons grab him if he’s available in the second round when they pick.

Good Luck Moe!

He will be missed.

But dang this stuff stinks as a Michigan basketball fan. Two times to the title game and we always lose key pieces that would assure us as a title favorite. Don’t blame the kid at all but as a fan I wish just one time we could keep the Burke, Hardaway, Wilson or Wagner types that would make us the title favorite for the next year. Could you imagine this team with Moe next year to go with improvements and incoming talent? I’m just waiting on Matthews to go now, which would be par for the course with hoops. God love Beilein for being so transparent and honest with these kids as opposed to the Izzo and Roy Williams of the works who convince one and dones to stay 2-3 years.

Darn. They were a sure national championship contender if he returned. Probably not so much now. But money is hard to turn down.

Best of luck to you Moe. Thanks for all the great moments and the memories.

miss this guy. Perhaps one day there will be a banner with his name and number hanging at Crisler. God bless you #13.

Anyone have a thought on which way Matthews is leaning?  I'd think he'd at least get an evaluation.  With Matthews I think we're still a top3 Big Ten team next season.

One of a kind. True Michigan Man. Enthusiasm unknown to mankind.  Wish him nothing but the best.

GO BLUE!!

Congrats kid!

I had a dream this happened

Hope to see a lot of Mo in the NBA

I was hoping he'd come back even though it is his time to go.  The only thing I thought might keep him here is that I heard he really loves being a student at Michigan.  Apparently he does.  Beilein should keep his letter and show it to his recuits.

That he would come back, but figured it was a long shot. Go chase your crazy dreams young man. The former Michigan players are the only reason I pay any attention to the NBA at all. With Moe going, I might even watch a few games. Gonna miss this guy.

All that was left was to win the championship and with what a crapshoot the tourney can be that’s such a long shoot. Right time for him to go. Loved watching him play.

Happy we got to have him as long as we did.  He helped us win a lot of games and gave us some great memories.

Good luck Moe!

Good luck Mo!

So go, Moe, though woe is we

Your grit & face & fun made it a spree

(Bonus: ankle breaker of the ankle breakee)

Thank you for being a Michigan man, Mister One-Three

 

 

Congrats, Moe. Never thought for a second that he was coming back so, I guess, it's easier to accept. Thanks for the memories, big man

Selfishly, i wanted him to stay, however, I am not surprised, as this was expected after testing the NBA waters last year.

However, it was truly a pleasure to see Mo on the courts - he brought so much energy and passion to the game it was infectioius...

Truly one of my favorite Michigan players...

Good Luck to Mo - he'll always have Michigan fans rooting for him in the NBA

In an era in which most kids post a screenshot pic of a short 30-word statement, Mo absolutely nailed his farewell address with that letter.

I wish we could have you for one more year - forgive my selfish UM basketball team rooting priorities.    

Thanks for contributing to two epic NCAA runs.   And two B1G tourney titles.   

I knew this was coming but still a little bittersweet. What a pleasure it was watching Moe the last few years and after his performance in the Chicago-Loyola game, this is the right call. Best of luck to Moe!

Good luck to big game Moe! He really grew leaps and bounds in three years here. Excited to see what he can do next.

Good for him. Our offense next year has the potential to be truly mediocre though. 3 non shooters on a beilein team is going to lead to a lot of 5 minute stretches without scoring

Of luck! Not sure how he’ll project in the nba, I think another year would have helped him. But thanks and best of luck!

Good luck Mo. It’s always bittersweet to see the great ones go early.

Thanks for a few great years!

That could be the most difficult, yet satisfying goodbye letters in sports that I’ve read. Good luck to you Moe.