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Former Ohio State star's younger sibling commits to Michigan basketball

The women's basketball program got a star player.
Trent Knoop|
Mar 10, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Basketball site on the court during a time out in the second half between the Michigan Wolverines and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Basketball site on the court during a time out in the second half between the Michigan Wolverines and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports | Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Ohio State vs. Michigan week could have some friendly banter going back in forth in the Fields' household. Jessica Fields, the younger sister of former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, has committed to the Michigan women's basketball program. Fields chose the Wolverines over Northwestern and Georgetown.

As Michigan fans will remember, Justin Fields went to Ohio State after playing one season at Georgia -- where he went as a top quarterback recruit and five-star player. Fields played one time against Michigan and the Buckeyes won 56-27.

Fields has noted his disdain for the Univeristy of Michigan several times since entering the NFL. The former Bears' quarterback is now fighting for a starting job with the Pittsburgh Steelers -- while his sister may become a fan favorite in Ann Arbor.

Fields spoke to Talia Goodman of On3 about her decision to choose Michigan:

“Michigan was great. CoachJustine [Raterman]got me in contact with them because she was at Marquette, and I’ve been in contact with them for four years,” Fields said. “We originally reached out because that’s where my brother was living and we kind of wanted to go to school close to him. When she moved to Michigan, she brought me up to them… I think they were actually one of the last schools to actually give me an offer, but I knew what they had to offer academically and their program has been pretty good. The girls were super nice and we had a little game night, so I got a good feel of the team dynamics and the culture.” 

Fields is a four-star recruit and one of the top rebounders in women's basketball.

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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