The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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64 THE WOLVERINE JANUARY 2020 MICHIGAN IN THE PROS FORMER WOLVERINES ON NBA ROSTERS Through Dec. 15 • F Ignas Brazdeikis (Played at U-M in 2019), New York Knicks: Splitting time between the 6-21 Knicks and their G- League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks … Has played in seven NBA games and totaled 47 minutes, 14 points, five re- bounds and two assists … Has started in six G-League appearances and aver- aged 31.7 minutes, 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. • G Trey Burke (2012-13), Philadel- phia 76ers: Averaging 15.8 minutes, 6.9 points, 3.1 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 10 appearances off the bench for the 20-8 76ers. • G/F Tim Hardaway Jr. (2011-13), Dallas Mavericks: Has played in every game with 12 starts and posted clips of 25.5 minutes, 13.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the 17-8 Mavericks … Shooting 43.2 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent on three-pointers. • G Caris LeVert (2013-16), Brooklyn Nets: Out four to six weeks after requir- ing a surgery to repair ligament damage in his thumb Nov. 14 … Was averaging 31.6 minutes, 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists through nine starts for the 14-12 Nets … Ranked third on the team in scoring at the time of his injury, and was shooting 42.1 percent from the floor and 36.1 percent from three-point land. • G Jordan Poole (2018-19), Golden State Warriors: In 26 games played and nine starts for the 5-23 Warriors, was av- eraging 23.1 minutes, 7.6 points, 2.1 re- bounds and 2.0 assists an outing. • F Duncan Robinson (2016-18), Mi- ami Heat: Started 21 times and played in every game … Averaged 27.5 minutes, 11.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the 19-7 Heat … Shooting 47.0 per- cent from the floor and 44.0 percent from behind the three-point line. • F Glenn Robinson III (2013-14), Golden State Warriors: Has opened every contest and is averaging 31.9 min- utes, 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steal per contest through the 5-23 Warriors' first 28 outings … Shoot- ing 45.6 percent from the floor and 37.1 percent from three. • F Moritz Wagner (2016-18), Wash- ington Wizards: Averaging 20.4 min- utes, 11.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game for the 7-17 Wizards … Missed some time due to a minor ankle injury suffered in late November, but has played in 21 contests with four starts … Shooting 58.1 percent overall and 39.3 percent from three-point land. • G Derrick Walton Jr. (2014-17), Los Angeles Clippers: Has come off the bench in 12 games for the 20-8 Clip- pers and totaled 29 points with seven rebounds, 12 assists and four steals … Is 9 of 18 (50.0 percent) from the floor and 5 of 12 (41.7 percent) on threes … Has also started in five G-League games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce and averaged 34.4 minutes, 13.4 points, 8.0 assists, 6.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals an outing. • F D.J. Wilson (2015-17), Milwaukee Bucks: In 14 games played as a reserve, he is averaging 11.8 minutes, 4.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game this season for the 24-3 Bucks. FORMER WOLVERINES ON NHL ROSTERS Through Dec. 15 • C Andrew Cogliano (Played at U-M from 2006-07), Dallas Stars: Tallied two goals and five assists in 33 appearances for the 19-11-4 Stars. • LW J.T. Compher (2014-16), Colo- rado Avalanche: Notched three goals and 14 assists in 29 games played for the 21-8-3 Avalanche. • LW Kyle Connor (2016), Winnipeg Jets: In 33 games played, has posted 14 goals and 17 assists for the 20-11-2 Jets. • C Andrew Copp (2013-15), Winni- peg Jets: Scored five goals and added nine assists in 33 appearances for the 20-11-2 Jets. • C Luke Glendening (2009-12), De- troit Red Wings: Recorded four goals and one assist in 24 games played for the 9-23-3 Red Wings. • LW Carl Hagelin (2008-11), Wash- ington Capitals: Was sidelined for nearly a month with an upper-body injury, but has returned and boasts six assists in 23 appearances for the 24-5-5 Capitals. • D Quinn Hughes (2017-19), Vancou- ver Canucks: Tallied a pair of goals and 24 assists in 32 games played for the 16- 14-4 Canucks. • D Matt Hunwick (2004-07), Buffalo Sabres: Is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 campaign with a neck injury. • C Zach Hyman (2012-15), Toronto Maple Leafs: Posted six goals and two assists in 15 appearances for the 16-14-4 Maple Leafs. • D Jack Johnson (2006-07), Pitts- burgh Penguins: Logged two goals and three assists in 31 games played for the 19-10-4 Penguins. • D Steven Kampfer (2007-10), Bos- ton Bruins: Appeared in four games for the 21-7-6 Bruins before being waived and assigned to the Bruins' AHL club. • C Dylan Larkin (2015), Detroit Red Wings: Notched eight goals and 13 as- sists while playing in each of the season's first 35 contests for the 9-23-3 Red Wings. • D Jon Merrill (2011-13), Las Vegas Golden Knights: Logged three assists in 33 games for the 18-13-5 Golden Knights. • C Tyler Motte (2014-16), Vancouver Canucks: Has seen time in seven games, missing time due to a broken foot, and recorded one assist in seven appearances for the 16-14-4 Canucks. • F Boo Nieves (2013-16), New York Rangers: Played in four games for the 15-12-3 Rangers, but then was assigned to the team's AHL affiliate. • LW Max Pacioretty (2008), Las Ve- gas Golden Knights: Boasted 15 goals and 19 assists in the season's first 36 games for the 18-13-5 Golden Knights. • D Greg Pateryn (2009-12), Minne- sota Wild: Has not played yet this year and underwent core surgery Oct. 1, which is expected to keep him out at least six weeks. • D Jacob Trouba (2013), New York Rangers: Recorded five goals and 12 as- sists in 32 appearances for the 16-12-4 Rangers. • D Zach Werenski (2015-16), Colum- bus Blue Jackets: Expected to miss ap- proximately four weeks after suffering a shoulder injury Nov. 30 … Posted six goals and 10 assists in 26 games played for the 12-14-6 Blue Jackets. ❑ Winnipeg Jets left winger Kyle Connor has tallied 14 goals and 17 assists through the season's first 33 games. His 31 points tied for 24th in the league as of Dec. 15. PHOTO BY JONATHAN KOZUB/WINNIPEG JETS