2025 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Brooklyn Nets No. 27 Pick Danny Wolf
The Brooklyn Nets have selected Danny Wolf with the No. 27 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Wolf earned second-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025 and was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the Associated Press.
He averaged a Big Ten-best 9.7 rebounds per game last season, which also ranked 12th nationally.
Wolf stood out at May's combine with a 7'2¼" wingspan—tied for the 10th-longest measurement among all participants.
Overall, Wolf is among the most skilled bigs in this class, known for his feel as a passer and touch around the basket. He’s shown flashes of outside shooting and creativity that hint at long-term offensive value.
Of course, there are questions about how his game scales athletically and whether he can hold up defensively or stretch the floor with consistency. His movement and defensive projection will be key swing factors.
Still, Wolf could carve out an early role as a secondary playmaker, with room to grow if the shooting and defense improve.
Wolf ranks No. 28 on B/R NBA draft expert Jonathan Wasserman’s 2025 Prospect Big Board.
Essential Facts and Stats
College: Michigan | Position: PF/C | Height: 6'11" | Weight: 252 lbs | Age: 21 | Vertical: 30" | Wingspan: 7′2¼″ | PPG: 13.2 | RPG: 9.7 | APG: 3.6 | BPG: 1.4 | SPG: 0.7 | FG%: 49.7 | 3PT%: 33.6 |
Realistic Pro Comparison: Kelly Olynyk
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Wolf is a 7-footer, but like New Orleans Pelicans center Kelly Olynyk, he's valued and earns minutes for his perimeter skills.
Wolf is the better ball-handler and passer of the two, which helps raise his celing. But a lack of burst could limit that aspect of his game if his athleticism doesn't improve.
Wolf will need to become a reliable shotmaker like Olynyk to carve out a role in the NBA, particularly since it's unlikely he's ever a defensive presence anywhere on the floor.
Strengths
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Playmaking: Not many 7-footers can handle and pass off a live dribble like Wolf. With center height, he was Michigan's most effective playmaker.
Finishing: Wolf finished efficiently without needing explosion. He uses his body well to shield defenders, and he shows good hands around the basket.
Shotmaking Potential: Despite low-volume three-point shooting, the eye test showed a shotmaker who looked comfortable sticking different types of jumpers. Consistency will raise his ceiling, but he'll still be a threat from outside immediately.
Weaknesses
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Athleticism: Skeptics question if Wolf's creation will carry over. He's not quick or explosive off the dribble.
Range: Wolf can make threes, but his numbers from Yale to Michigan didn't change much. He was capable, but not reliable.
Defense: Wolf doesn't project as a rim protector, and he could be vulnerable defending forwards away from the basket.
