32 THE WOLVERINE
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JUNE/JULY 2023
2023 BASKETBALL RECRUITING ISSUE
BY JOHN BORTON
C
haracter gets tested amid ad-
versity, meaning Michigan
transfer Nimari Burnett brings
more to the table than just bas-
ketball skills.
Burnett has been through it, since
joining Texas Tech for the 2020-21 sea-
son. He transferred to Alabama after that
freshman campaign, when he averaged
17.7 minutes and 5.3 points per game.
The tide then washed over him, with an
WON'T BACK
DOWN
Nimari Burnett Stood Tall
When Challenged
