The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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COMMITMENT PROFILE on the floor and finish with a flush, and it's clear even on film he loves the game. Most Americans, of course, want to compare him to the best of the best in German Dirk Nowitzki, a multiple year All-Star with the Dallas Maver- icks. Both have skills and great shoot- ing touch. Wagner is not Nowitzki, however, and while the NBA is Wagner's goal, the 18-year-old realizes how far he still has to go. He averaged 17.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game while shooting 61 percent on twos and 30 percent on triples in the NBBL (German youth league). He also averaged 9.6 points and 5.4 rebounds during the Adidas Next Generation U18 Tournament, helping Alba Berlin to a third-place finish. "I'm not satisfied at all," he said. "[Comparisons to Nowitzki] are dangerous. Dirk is awesome, and the American and European level of playing is different." Being so highly regarded by the NBA scouts is humbling, he added. "It is so unreal and big for me. I am so blessed," he said. "It is awesome, but brings me nothing. I just can go back to the gym tomorrow, and this is all I do." That fits perfectly with the team Beilein and his staff have assembled, a group that can't get enough basket- ball. Wagner met them on his visit and blended like one of the guy. Soon he will be one of them, and he's anx- ious to get started. — Chris Balas 1-800-421-7751 • www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com Michigan Golf Portable Hitting Mat • Ideal for driving and chipping • Removable tee that also accepts wooden tees • Variety of holes and positions to choose from • Perfect for left and right handed golfers • Cups to hold balls and tees • Convenient handle for carrying • Heavy duty base and turf • Stays in place — anchor mat in four corners with tees • Saves lawn from divots • Officially licensed Michigan Wolverine colors and logos • Size: 20" x 17" $ 47 95 + FREE S&H