-Physical & powerful, a brute down low, strong & tough, aggressive & physical

-Productive rebounder on both ends, high-quality footwork, capable jump-shooter

-Great hands/feet, physical, effective back-to-basket scorer, active/hard screener

-High IQ post, awesome teammate, efficient, competitive spirit, outstanding rebounder

Few players owned the paint at the Sophomore ID Camp the way Tanner Wagner Tanner Wagner 6'6" | PF West Central | 2028 State SD did. The powerful post presence proved to be one of the dominant interior forces of the event, showing a blend of size, strength, and efficient finishing that made him a handful for any defender.

Wagner brought an old-school toughness to the block, carving out space, sealing defenders, and finishing through contact with ease. His ability to use both hands—particularly finishing with his left—made him unpredictable and nearly impossible to stop once he got inside position. Spin moves, drop-steps, and physical baseline attacks showcased his footwork, while his relentlessness on the glass ensured second-chance opportunities all game long.

What stood out beyond his scoring power was his willingness to share the ball. Tanner showed great vision for a big man, delivering kickouts to shooters, making smart reads out of the post, and even leading the break off defensive rebounds. That combination of strength and unselfishness elevated his impact.

Add in Wagner’s ability to roll effectively out of ball screens, draw fouls, and run the floor, and Wagner established himself as a beast on the block and one of the most effective low-post players in the gym. His physicality and all-around presence cemented his place as one of the sensational performers of the camp.

Tanner is an absolute DUDE on the floor. His size, strength, and athleticism make him a match up nightmare on almost any floor in the state.

Elite footwork in the paint

Can knock it down from the perimeter

Has the handles to drive and play the 4

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-BIG fella, strong like bull

-Impressive with his left hand slashing & finishing

-Post up, mid-attack, spin baseline, physical finish, D can’t match his power

-Good hands around the hoop

-Vacated the post to the short corner, catch, power move, AND1 2foot finish

-PNR, roll, catch, fancy footwork when going up, fouled & went to the line

-Shared the ball from the post, nice to see a BIG sharing the ball

-Catch on the R-wing, head fake, lefty slash across the paint, lefty finish, NICE

-Cleaned up the boards

-Moving the rock, assist to a slashing Schaan

-Drive from the top of the key all the way to the rack, fouled, back to the line

-Attack from the top, draw help D, kickout assist, teammate hit the 3

-Threw a lefty pass out of the post, impressed to see him pass w/ both hands

-Patient post-attack, got D out of position, drew another foul, back to the line

-Kickout pass from the post, hit a Squirrel for a triple

-PNR, roll, catch, score, awesome pass from Rasmussen

-Outstanding pass to Rasmussen cutting to the hoop

-D-board, push pace, lead the break, all the way to the rim, fouled, more FT’s

Strong and physical big man that can play inside or out. His inside game is so smooth and patient, Tanner makes great reads from the post with the ball in hand. Unselfish player with a great IQ for the game.

PG mindset in a big man – RARE

He can pull up and knock down the deep ball

Uses all the paint

-Wagner had an explosive/dominant spring, man amongst boys in the paint

-Powers through contact when finishing, strong/tough, ever-present around the hoop