The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS 64 THE WOLVERINE JANUARY 2022 FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NBA Through Dec. 19 • Ignas Brazdeikis (Played at U-M from 2018-19), F, Orlando Magic: Saw action in 13 games for the 6-25 Magic … Averaging 1.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per contest, while shoot- ing 25.8 percent overall and 16.7 percent from beyond the arc. • Chaundee Brown (2020-21), G, Los Angeles Lakers: Called up from the G League and appeared in two contests for the 16-15 Lakers … Scored his first career bucket and pulled down two re- bounds while playing 20 minutes in a loss to the Chicago Bulls Dec. 19. • Trey Burke (2011-13), G, Dallas Mavericks: Played in 17 games for the 14-15 Mavericks … Averaging 7.5 points, 3.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds per contest, while shooting 44.5 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from long range. • Tim Hardaway Jr. (2010-13), G, Dal- las Mavericks: Started 20 of 29 games for the 14-15 Mavericks … Averaging 14.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per outing, while connecting on 39.1 percent from the field and 33.2 percent from three-point range. • Caris LeVert (2012-16), G, Indiana Pacers: Started 23 contests for the 13-18 Pacers, after missing the beginning of the season with a back injury … Third on the team with 16.3 points per game, while adding 3.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steal and shooting 44.0 percent overall and 29.8 percent from deep. • Isaiah Livers (2017-21), F, Detroit Pistons: Started the season in the G League before being called up and making his NBA debut in a loss to the Indiana Pacers Dec. 16, when he recorded one block and one steal … The Pistons are 5-24. • Jordan Poole (2017-19), G, Golden State Warriors: Started 28 games for the 24-6 Warriors … Averaging 17.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, while shooting 44.2 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from three-point range. • Duncan Robinson (2014- 18), F, Miami Heat: Started all 31 games for the 18-13 Heat … Averaging 11.1 points, 3.5 boards and 1.5 assists per con- test, while shooting 37.1 percent overall and 33.6 percent from beyond the arc. • Franz Wagner (2019-21), F, Orlando Magic: Started all 31 contests for the 6-25 Magic … Second on the squad with 14.5 points per game, while also posting 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals … Shooting 44.5 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from three-point range. • Moritz Wagner (2015-18), F/C, Or- lando Magic: Appeared in 26 games off the bench for the 5-26 Magic … Aver- aging 6.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per outing, while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from three- point range. FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NHL Through Dec. 19 • Andrew Cogliano (Played at U-M from 2006-07), C, San Jose Sharks: Tallied three goals and four assists in 26 games for the 15-14-1 Sharks. • JT Compher (2014-16), LW, Colo- rado Avalanche: Recorded six goals and five assists in 15 outings for the 17- 8-2 Avalanche. • Kyle Connor (2016), LW, Winnipeg Jets: Tied for fourth in the league with 18 goals and has added 14 assists in 30 contests for the 14-11-5 Jets. • Andrew Copp (2013-15), C, Winni- peg Jets: Registered seven goals and 13 assists in 30 games for the 14-11-5 Jets. • Luke Glendening (2009-12), C, Dal- las Stars: Compiled five goals and three helpers in 28 contests for the 14-12-2 Stars. • Carl Hagelin (2008-11), LW, Wash- ington Capitals: Posted one goal and four assists in 31 appearances for the 18-6-7 Capitals. • Quinn Hughes (2017-19), D, Van- couver Canucks: Notched two goals and 24 assists (tied for sixth in the NHL) in 30 games for the 14-15-2 Canucks. • Zach Hyman (2012-15), C, Edmon- ton Oilers: Contributed 11 goals and nine assists in 26 outings for the 18-11-0 Oilers. • Jack Johnson (2006-07), D, Colo- rado Avalanche: Tallied one goal and five assists in 25 contests for the 17-8-2 Avalanche. • Dylan Larkin (2015), C, Detroit Red Wings: Put up 15 goals and 14 assists (tied for 22nd in the league with 29 points) in 27 outings for the 15-13-3 Red Wings. • Jon Merrill (2011-13), D, Minnesota Wild: Recorded three goals and eight assists in 29 tilts for the 19-8-2 Wild. • Tyler Motte (2014-16), C, Vancouver Canucks: Registered two goals and one assist in 16 appear- ances for the 14-15-2 Canucks. • Josh Norris (2018-19), C, Ottawa Senators: Compiled 14 goals and eight assists in 28 games for the 9-17-2 Senators. • Max Pacioretty (2008), LW, Las Vegas Golden Knights: Missed over a month with an injury early on … Posted 12 goals and eight assists for the 20-11-0 Golden Knights … Has 10 goals and five helpers in 10 December games. • Greg Pateryn (2009-12), D, Anaheim Ducks: Spent most of the season in the AHL but has made two appear- ances for the 17-9-6 Ducks, with three shots on goal but no points. • Jacob Trouba (2013), D, New York Rangers: Tallied six goals and eight assists in 30 contests for the 19-7-4 Rangers. • Zach Werenski (2015-16), D, Columbus Blue Jackets: Recorded five goals and 15 as- sists in 28 appearances for the 14-13-1 Blue Jackets. ❏ Franz Wagner • NBA The Orlando Magic rookie is tied for hav- ing the sixth-best odds to win the league's Rookie of the Year award (+3500), according to DraftKings Sportsbook. As of Dec. 19, he ranked third among NBA rookies with 14.5 points per game, and is sixth with 4.7 re- bounds and 2.9 assists an outing. Dylan Larkin • NHL The Detroit Red Wings forward tallied five goals and two assists in a three-game stretch from Dec. 14-18, including his first career hat trick in a win over the New Jersey Devils, which earned him First Star of the Week hon- ors from TheHockeyNews.com. Chris Wormley • NFL The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end has registered 4.5 sacks in his last four games, including 2.5 against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 13 and is third on the team with six sacks for the season. Com- ing into the year, Wormley had just 3.5 sacks in four seasons. — Clayton Sayfie HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month