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Danny Wolf announced Wednesday in a social media post that he’s declaring for the NBA Draft after helping lead the Wolverines to the Big Ten tournament title and to the Sweet 16 during his one season in Ann Arbor.
Speaking of Michigan, Caleb Houstan has had a rough start to the season. Scouts who went to Ann Arbor in the preseason and then spoke to The Athletic afterward noted that Houstan hadn’t separated from the pack early on as a standout, although they mostly just chalked that up to a freshman adjusting to college hoops.
Juwan Howard not considering leaving NCAA for NBA position
Adrian Wojnarowski: Sources: Michigan’s Juwan Howard continues to tell NBA teams he's not interested in even a discussion on leaving Ann Arbor. Teams are also calling to gather intel on Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's work. He's going to get offers to interview for openings in this NBA job cycle.
Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson is going to test the NBA waters but isn’t closing the door on a return to Ann Arbor. The Big Ten Freshman of the Year announced Wednesday that he is declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he is signing with an NCAA-certified agent that will allow him to maintain his college eligibility.
On Thursday, the Michigan Wolverines got some big news as senior leader Isaiah Livers announced he would be declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft. He put together an outstanding career in Ann Arbor and will now take his talents to the next level. This was an anticipated decision, but was made official on Thursday.
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When Michigan forward Isaiah Livers declared for the NBA Draft in late March, he said he was entering the pre-draft process as an “open book.” Nearly two months later, Livers isn’t any closer to deciding if his next chapter will include leaving Michigan early or returning to Ann Arbor for his senior season.
Keith Langlois: Ignas Brazdeikis on decision to stay or return to Ann Arbor: "Definitely leaning toward staying in for sure." Worked out for Pistons today.
Marla Ridenour: League source confirms multiple reports that #Cavs interviewed John Beilein in Ann Arbor early last week, then @Dan Gilbert met with him there Friday. Blazers' assistant David Vanterpool was also interviewed in Denver.
Vincent Goodwill: Chris Webber will be UM football’s honorary captain against Penn State this weekend. Would love to be in Ann Arbor to see that
Charles Matthews returned to Ann Arbor because he wants to win a championship and become a more complete player. "They say the NBA, that’s an unforgiving league," Matthews said. "Not too many chances at success in that league. So when I get there, I want to be prepared and be ready.”
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In an interview with hercampus.com, McGary touched on a number of topics, including the possibility he may only spend one more year in Ann Arbor. "At this point, I can't really say," he told reporter Hannah Gordon, a U-M sophomore who wrote that she interviewed McGary in the Diag as they handed out flyers. "It's in the back of my mind, for sure, but right now I'm just trying to focus on this season. Time will tell."
Michigan will have to find a new point guard. According to sources, Trey Burke is leaving the Wolverines to enter the NBA Draft after just one season in Ann Arbor. The freshman led Michigan to a share of the Big Ten regular season title in 2011-12. Burke averaged 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in his only campaign with the Wolverines.
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