Wolverines as pros: How former Michigan basketball stars are doing in the NBA
Going back to the John Beilein days at Michigan, the Wolverines have produced some good NBA talent.
Currently, the maize and blue have nine players in the NBA and most of them see significant playing time. There are a couple players that have a difficult time seeing the floor, but most of the former Michigan stars have an important role for their respective teams.
Former players like Zaiver Simpson, Chaundee Brown Jr., and DJ Wilson are still trying to claw their way back into the NBA and are currently in the G-League.
Here are the nine former Michigan basketball players in the NBA and their stats from the 2022-23 season.
Jordan Poole
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Team: Golden State Warriors
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 62
Points: 20.8 points per game
Rebounds: 2.8 rebounds per game
Assists: 4.6 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 43.2%
3 point percentage: 32.9%
Moussa Diabate
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Team: Los Angeles Clippers
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 18
Points: 2.9 points per game
Rebounds: 2.5 rebounds per game
Assists: 0.2 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 52.5%
3 point percentage: 50%
Tim Hardaway Jr.
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Team: Dallas Mavericks
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 57
Points: 14 points per game
Rebounds: 3.6 rebounds per game
Assists: 1.7 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 38.3%
3 point percentage: 36.4%
Caleb Houstan
Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Orlando Magic
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 35
Points: 4.1 points per game
Rebounds: 2.2 rebounds per game
Assists: 0.5 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 40.7%
3 point percentage: 38.4%
Franz Wagner
Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Orlando Magic
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 62
Points: 18.8 points per game
Rebounds: four rebounds per game
Assists: 3.4 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 48.5%
3 point percentage: 36.9%
Moritz Wagner
Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Orlando Magic
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 42
Points: 10.9 points per game
Rebounds: 4.6 rebounds per game
Assists: 1.7 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 49%
3 point percentage: 31.3%
Caris Levert
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Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 59
Points: 11.6 points per game
Rebounds: 3.9 rebounds per game
Assists: four assists per game
Field goal percentage: 41.1%
3 point percentage: 35.5%
Isaiah Livers
Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Detroit Pistons
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 40
Points: 5.6 points per game
Rebounds: 2.3 rebounds per game
Assists: 0.6 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 40.7%
3 point percentage: 36.9%
Duncan Robinson
Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Miami Heat
2022-2023 stats:
Games played: 32
Points: 6.4 points per game
Rebounds: 1.9 rebounds per game
Assists: 1.2 assists per game
Field goal percentage: 36%
3 point percentage: 32.5%
