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Why Franz Wagner is catching fire at the perfect time for Michigan basketball

Three years ago, Moritz Wagner led Michigan basketball to an appearance in the national championship game. Months later, he was taken in the first round of the NBA draft.

His younger brother could be in position to follow a similar path.

Franz Wagner is playing the best basketball of his career right now — and the Wolverines are enjoying the benefits.

U-M's sophomore wing scored a game-high 21 points in Saturday's 73-57 win over Indiana, generally looking like the best player on the floor.

It was the type of efficient performance that has become customary for Wagner over the past few two weeks: He has scored at least 20 points in three of his past four games.