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The 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup tipped off today in Switzerland, and both Michigan players opened the event with victories. Incoming transfer big man Morez Johnson Jr. posted a double-double off the bench in an opening group stage win for Team USA. The Americans knocked off Australia, 88-73, and Johnson finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, and two steals in 26 … [Read more...] about FIBA Bullets: Morez Johnson Jr., Oscar Goodman open FIBA U19 World Cup with wins

Michigan center Vlad Goldin wasn’t selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, but quickly signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat after the draft ended. A two-way contract allows a player to be part of an NBA team’s roster and its G-League affiliate. Players on a two-way can spend up to 50 games on the NBA roster. Two-way contracts earn 50% of the league’s minimum salary, which is … [Read more...] about Vlad Goldin signs two-way contract with Miami Heat

Michigan forward Danny Wolf was selected 27th in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets. Wolf averaged 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game in his one season at Michigan. The 7-foot big man was lightly recruited out of high school and chose to attend Yale. He spent two years there, earning All-Ivy League honors in a breakout sophomore year, before transferring … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets select Danny Wolf with No. 27 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

Danny Wolf was on the podium after getting selected 27th by the Brooklyn Nets at the 2025 NBA Draft. The 7-foot playmaker discussed his journey to this point, his night in the green room and his thoughts on the fit in Brooklyn. Q. Did you text Ben (Saraf)? DANNY WOLF: No, I don’t even have my phone on me right now. I think he’s probably sound asleep right now. It’s an … [Read more...] about Video & Quotes: Danny Wolf reacts to being selected 27th in 2025 NBA Draft

On paper, Michigan has one of the best frontcourt groups in college basketball. The Wolverines added Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr. out of the transfer portal, to go along with returning players like Will Tschetter and Oscar Goodman. The Wolverines must replace two of the best big men in the country, Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin, who could hear their names … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a savage on the court’: Morez Johnson Jr. ready to expand his game in loaded frontcourt