Where will Michigan’s Danny Wolf be drafted? NBA Mock Draft roundup ahead of Wednesday night

Michigan Wolverines forward/center Danny Wolf is expected to go in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, which tips off on Wednesday at 8 p.m. One year after joining the program out of the transfer portal from Yale, Wolf is on the cusp of realizing his NBA dreams.

The range of outcomes for where Wolf lands extends anywhere from the lottery to late in the first round. Experts from across NBA Draft media have weighed in, and below is a roundup of where they have him going on Wednesday night.

CBS Sports: Round 1, Pick No. 17 (Minnesota Timberwolves)

Kyle Boone: “Minnesota has very few holes on its roster but Julius Randle and Naz Reid have upcoming player options on which to decide, so the front office may be wise to consider stacking frontcourt talent either as insurance or for future investments. Wolf is a 6-foot-11 big who has skills of a point guard with his passing and playmaking. Unique prospect who can add value on both ends of the floor.”

New York Post: Round 1, Pick No. 14 (San Antonio Spurs

Zach Braziller: “Wolf thrived alongside big man Vladislav Goldin in his lone year at Michigan and could excel next to Wembanyama. He can play some on the ball, is a threat from deep and his development in recent years tells the story of a prospect still ascending.”

The Athletic: Round 1, Pick No. 16 (Memphis Grizzlies)

Sam Vecenie: “The easiest way to describe Wolf is that he’s a creator at nearly 7 feet tall and can play in ball screens as a ballhandler or pass and make plays. He averaged 13 points, 10 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, though he had a turnover problem owing to a high handle and wild decision-making. Defensively, there are also some questions, although his overall movement skill has been underrated.

“Wolf has also had a very strong pre-draft process, particularly as a shooter, breaking one team’s record in its 3-point shooting drill. Several other teams thought he shot the ball extremely impressively in Chicago during his pro day, per sources. Still, his game is a bit polarizing and his range starts in the lottery and extends into the 20s.”

Bleacher Report: Round 1, Pick No. 21 (Utah Jazz)

Jonathan Wasserman: “Danny Wolf made a strong, final pitch to scouts against Auburn, finishing with 20 points and a number of eye-opening highlights that showcased his creation and shotmaking.

“Though his three-point numbers might not indicate shooting improvement, he added a pull-up and step-back to his repertoire this year. A 7-footer who made 21 dribble jumpers, served as Michigan’s lead playmaker and still averaged 9.7 boards and 1.4 blocks is bound to entice a number of teams.”

ESPN.com: Round 1, Pick No. 18 (Washington Wizards)

Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo: “Wolf has one of the wider ranges in the first round, with interest from several teams in the back half of the lottery as well as several potential landing spots in the top 20, including Memphis, Minnesota and Brooklyn. Washington is another team that could take a chance on him, with his playmaking ability at 7 feet a particularly intriguing experiment on a team that would have minutes to offer him immediately.

“Wolf’s uncommon mix of size and skill set has been a polarizing evaluation for many around the NBA, but he has received strong reviews in private workouts, which has seemingly helped to stabilize his draft status.”

The Ringer: Round 1, Pick No. 18 (Washington Wizards)

J. Kyle Mann: “Wolf and Tre Johnson would be a helpful injection of ball skills for this youthful Wizards group, with seemingly inverted skill sets: Johnson is a knockdown movement shooter with signs of becoming a capable passer, and Wolf is one of the better passers in this class while showing signs of becoming a capable shooter. The Wizards could come away from this draft having done well considering their shitty lottery luck, compete sincerely next season, and still organically tank yet again with an eye toward adding one of the top talents in a stronger 2026 draft class.”

NBC Sports: Round 1, Pick No. 21 (Utah Jazz)

Kurt Helin: “Utah may seem set with young centers, given that they already have Walker Kessler and Kyle Filipowski, but Wolf was the best player on the board and brings some valuable skills. He comes to Utah with NBA center size, a strong feel for the game, and a good hoops IQ — the Jazz can run some offense through him at the high post because of his strong passing skills. Wolf is not an explosive athlete but should have a role in the NBA.”

Yahoo! Sports: Round 1, Pick No. 26 (Brooklyn Nets)

Kevin O’Connor: “Wolf is 6-11 but ran point for Michigan, playing a slick style with risky passes and step-back jumpers that made him a highlight factory. But he’s also a turnover machine and his shooting numbers are shaky, making him more of a raw bet who needs time to prove he can match his flash with substance. Why not take a big swing if you’re Brooklyn?”