New York Knicks: NBA Draft targets who shined on Day 1 of Sweet 16

The Michigan Wolverines simply overwhelmed the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half of their Sweet 16 encounter. Michigan scored 52 points within the first 20 minutes alone, and no individual player was more influential than Moritz Wagner.

A stretch big who could fit alongside Kristaps Porzingis with the New York Knicks, Wagner showed exactly why he’s rising up draft boards by showing out against Texas A&M.

Playing against a potential lottery pick in Robert Williams, Wagner did it all on the offensive end of the floor. He scored at virtual will during the opening frame and continued his success early in the second half by converting from all over the court.

Wagner finished Michigan’s 99-72 victory with 21 points and two steals, shooting 8-of-12 from the field, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 2-of-2 from the charity stripe.

Wagner didn’t contribute much in other areas, but this is the type of production that an NBA team can look for. The Germany native has legitimate three-point range on his jump shot and the ability to finish at the rim and through contact.

One could question if the Knicks can utilize Wagner as a starter, but he should at least be an ideal backup for a team that needs continuity beyond Kristaps Porzingis.