The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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64 THE WOLVERINE ❱ APRIL 2026 ❱ MICHIGAN IN THE PROS ers: Tied for 27th in the league with 27 goals, adding 16 assists to tally 43 points … Through 45 games, Hyman is one point shy of passing his total from a 73-game campaign a year ago … His career high in points came in 2022-23 (83). • Dylan Larkin (2014-15), C, Detroit Red Wings: Second on the team with 28 goals and third with 55 points, appearing in 63 games … Went down with a lower-body in- jury that's not expected to be long term in a loss to the Florida Panthers March 6. • Zach Werenski (2014-16), D, Columbus Blue Jackets: Ranks third among NHL de- fensemen with 65 points and second with 20 goals (having added 45 assists) … Missed multiple games due to an injury in early March but returned on the seventh of the month. FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NBA Through March 8 • Kobe Bufkin (2021-23), G, Los Angeles Lakers: Appeared in 10 games with one start for the 39-25 Lakers, averaging 3.1 points in 8.8 minutes and shooting just 27.8 percent from the field. • Colin Castleton (2018-20), C, Orlando Magic: On a two-way contract but hasn't ap- peared in any NBA games this season … Dealt with a hand injury but recently returned and is averaging 16.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game in the G League. • Moussa Diabaté (2021-22), F, Charlotte Hornets: Averaging 8.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 block in 25.6 minutes per game with 57 appearances and 31 starts for the 32-33 Hornets … Shooting a career-best 63.8 percent from the field. • Hunter Dickinson (2020-23), C, New Or- leans Pelicans: Hasn't played in the NBA since his career debut in October … Registering 17.4 points, 9.9 boards and 2.9 assists per game in 28 G League outings. • Vladislav Goldin (2024-25), C, Miami Heat: Played in three NBA games — most re- cently logging 2 rebounds in 2 minutes in a 121-110 win over the Detroit Pistons March 8. Appeared in 20 G League contests, putting up 20.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists on average. • Tim Hardaway Jr. (2010-13), G, Denver Nuggets: Registering 13.7 points, 2.6 re- bounds and 1.3 assists per game in 63 out- ings with five starts for the 39-25 Nuggets … Connecting on 40.2 percent of his three-point attempts, a career high. • Caleb Houstan (2021-22), G, Atlanta Hawks: Played in 12 contests for the 33-31 Hawks, tallying 1.9 points per game. Com- peted in 25 G League affairs, registering 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2 assists per night. • Jett Howard (2022-23), G, Orlando Magic: Earned time in 42 games, averaging 12 min- utes, and has put up 5.2 points and 1.5 re- bounds per appearance, career highs in both categories … Connecting on 33.6 percent of his three-point attempts. • Caris LeVert (2012-16), G, Detroit Pis- tons: Currently dealing with a left wrist sprain but has been a key piece off the bench … Averaging 7.2 points, 2.6 assists and 1.8 re- bounds in 19.3 minutes per tilt for the 45-18 Pistons, who are No. 1 in the Eastern Confer- ence by 2.5 games … Shooting 41.8 percent from the field, including 33.1 percent from beyond the arc. • Isaiah Livers (2017-21), F, Phoenix Suns: Played in 32 games for the 37-27 Suns, averag- ing 2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 10.3 minutes, while shooting 30.8 percent on threes. • Jordan Poole (2017-19), G, New Orleans Pelicans: Receiving inconsistent playing time, with some DNPs, Poole is averaging 13.9 points, 3.1 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per game with 33 appearances and six starts … Connecting on 37.4 percent of his field goals, including 34 percent of his at- tempts from long range. • Duncan Robinson (2014-18), F, Detroit Pistons: Started all 61 games in which he's played, recording 11.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2 assists in 28 minutes per contest … Shooting 39.2 percent on threes, with 2.8 makes per night. • Franz Wagner (2019-21), F, Orlando Magic: Hasn't played since Feb. 11 and is out indefinitely with a high-ankle sprain … Putting up 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in 28 clashes. • Moritz Wagner (2015-18), F, Orlando Magic: Recording 8.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in 13 minutes per game … Competed in 23 outings … Shooting 45.3 percent overall, with a 34.6 percent clip from beyond the arc. • Danny Wolf (2024-25), F, Brooklyn Nets: Competed in 49 games with eight starts for the 16-47 Nets, tallying 8.7 points, 4.6 re- bounds, 2.3 assists per tilt … Connecting on 41 percent of his field goals, including 32 percent of his threes … Put up a career-best 23 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists in a 106-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers March 1. ❑ Rashan Gary • NFL The pass rusher was traded from the Green Bay Packers to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 late-round draft pick, ESPN reported March 9. Gary has totaled 46.5 career sacks in seven seasons, including 7.5 in each of the last two following a 9-sack campaign in 2023. Adrien Nunez • NBA While Nunez isn't in the NBA, the former Michigan guard (2018-22) is a country music artist who earned a spot in the league's All-Star Celebrity game. Nunez scored 13 points, the second-most on his team behind Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (18), for "Team Anthony." Charles Matthews • JPBL The former Michigan wing put up an incredible 65 points, adding 11 re- bounds and 6 assists in a 115-56 win for Al Wehdat over Ashrafieh in the Jordanian Premier Basketball League in early March. — Clayton Sayfie HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month Fourth-year pro Moussa Diabaté is averaging 8.3 points and 8.7 rebounds with starts in 31 of 57 games for the Charlotte Hornets. He is also shooting a career-best 63.8 percent from the field. PHOTO COURTESY CHARLOTTE HORNETS