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Notebook: Lendeborg impresses at NBA Draft Combine while weighing options

1 day ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

NBA Draft Combine week is heating up in Chicago. Dusty May and his staff have been at the event throughout the week, supporting their former players Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin, and continuing to recruit a potential future player in Yaxel Lendeborg. Monday and Tuesday at the Combine featured physical measurements, athletic testing, and shooting drills. Five-on-five scrimmages are set for Wednesday and Thursday.
What to watch for: 2025 NBA Draft Combine

3 days ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

It’s NBA Draft Combine week in Chicago, a pivotal week for Dusty May and Michigan. The Wolverines will be tracking their two stars from last year’s team in Chicago, Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin, who both received invites, while also keeping tabs on the potential star of next year’s team, UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. Combine events tipped off over the weekend with the NBA’s G-League Elite Camp.
Year in Review: Nimari Burnett

1 week ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

Welcome to Year In Review, a look back at how Michigan’s returning players performed in 2024-25, and forward at how their roles could expand, change, and adapt in 2025-26. Today, we start with Nimari Burnett. Nimari Burnett’s decision to return to Michigan before last year went somewhat under the radar.
Podcast: Roster Reset - Michigan Basketball Offseason Breakdown

3 weeks ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

The transfer portal closed on Tuesday, which means it’s time to review Michigan’s roster as it currently stands. Dylan and Eric discuss the 11 players currently on the roster, from guards through bigs, focusing on roles, expectations and pressing questions for the upcoming year. The podcast is available everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Report: Michigan, Duke finalizing agreement to play in Washington D.C.

3 weeks ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

As first reported by Jon Rothstein, Michigan is working to schedule a neutral-site game against Duke in Washington, D.C. during the upcoming season. Rothstein reports that the game will be played in February 2026 at Capital One Arena. The Wolverines are also scheduled to face Wake Forest in Detroit, play at TCU and play in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas as part of their non-conference schedule in 2025-26.
Nimari Burnett to return for 2025-26 season

3 weeks ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

Michigan wing Nimari Burnett will be back for another season in Ann Arbor. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound wing announced his intentions to return to the Wolverines today. Burnett averaged 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 26.3 minutes per game in 2024-25. He also led the team in made 3-pointers, finishing 66-of-165 from deep on the season. “He’s a testament to all that’s right in college basketball,” Dusty May said of Burnett in February.
Six thoughts on Michigan's roster as it stands today

3 weeks ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

With just a few days until the transfer portal closes, Michigan’s April has been eventful to say the least. The Wolverines lost five players to the transfer portal, including one starter, and Danny Wolf declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday. In total, eight of last year’s 12 scholarship players will be headed elsewhere via graduation, transfer, or professional options.
Danny Wolf declares for 2025 NBA Draft

4 weeks ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

Michigan junior Danny Wolf is headed to the NBA Draft and will forgo his remaining eligiblity, as first reported by ESPN. “This season exceeded all expectations,” Wolf told ESPN. “We had an awesome year from a team standpoint. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into with a brand-new roster and coaching staff, but Dusty May had an out-of-the-box plan for my development with a unique style of offense that allowed me to play my game.
Subscriber Ask Me Anything: April 15th, 2025

1 month ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

It’s time for our monthly subscriber ‘Ask Me Anything!’Any member can ask a question, all you have to do is log in to the message board and add it to the thread. I’ll be answering questions throughout the day. You can submit your question now. Join UM Hoops today and be covered through the offeseason and next season for just $32! Use the promo code DUSTY to unlock our content and join our community today!Join Today
Phat Phat Brooks to enter transfer portal

1 month ago | umhoops.com | Dylan Burkhardt

Michigan freshman guard Durral ‘Phat Phat’ Brooks is entering the transfer portal, as first reported by Pete Nakos. Brooks played in 15 games as a freshman, often entering as a defensive sub late in the first half in non-conference play. He was a former Michigan Mr. Basketball who originally committed to Juwan Howard.