Danny Wolf’s meteoric rise continues to capture the attention of NBA draft experts across the U.S., earning him significant recognition on ESPN, featured in an article highlighting 10 rising stars or under-the-radar players ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
The piece, prominently displayed at the top of the NBA section on the site, showcased the Jewish American center – who represented Israel with its youth national team—as the lead image and the first player discussed.
The Yale transfer, who represents Israel in FIBA competition, has adapted effortlessly to the shift from the Ivy League to the Big Ten. He's been instrumental in leading No. 20 Michigan to a 5-0 conference record and a top-10 KenPom ranking, all while improbably logging significant minutes at point guard – despite standing 7 feet tall.
"There isn't another player in college basketball like him with his ability to push off the defensive glass, creativity operating out of pick-and-roll handling, passing and finishing skillfully with both hands, and finding teammates off a live dribble," according to ESPN.
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"College bigs often have no idea how to defend his ball-screen actions with 7-foot-1 center Vlad Goldin, with Wolf's ability to play off crossovers and hesitation moves, reject screens, dish on the move and throw in 3-pointers pulling up against unders or ducking behind handoffs. He has improved his rebounding, finishing and defensive versatility from last season, showing a strong motor and sharp instincts recovering for blocks and steals while being in the right spots off the ball and generally holding his own."
"I can't remember the last time I saw a college big play that loose and free as a ball handler and passer," it continued. "Some of the s--- he's doing; right hand, left hand. He's highly, highly skilled. ... He has a skill set that everyone is trying to find. My question is, when the lights get super super bright as the season moves on, can he maintain that swagger and confidence?"