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Michigan Basketball: Danny Wolf lands with NBA title contender in latest NBA mock draft

The Wolverines star player could play for an NBA contender next season.
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In Dusty May's first season as the Michigan basketball head coach, he had some elite talent he gained from the transfer portal. The additions of big men Danny Wolf (Yale) and Vlad Goldin (FAU) were two of the bigger -- literally -- gets by anyone this past season.

After a Sweet 16 appearance, Wolf left Michigan after his lone year in Ann Arbor to pursue the NBA. Following the Combine, Wolf is considered a borderline lottery pick by CBS Sports. Cameron Salerno has Wolf going No. 15 overall to the OKC Thunder.

"I scouted Wolf earlier this year when Michigan faced USC. Immediately after watching him play for a few seconds, the comparison to Rockets star Alperen Şengün popped into my head. Wolf is a fluid mover as a point-center and is a capable playmaker. His defense is a question mark at the next level, but his offensive engine makes him a likely first-round pick. The Thunder have immense depth at almost every position and have the luxury of taking the best player available."

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Wolf was Michigan's do-it-all big man averaging 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and dishing out 3.6 assists. His offensive ability is unquestioned, but how will the 7-footer's defense fare in the NBA? Wolf can play good defense, we've seen it. It's just an area he will have to focus on. But with this potential landing spot, he would have enough guys around him to help out.

The Thunder, who are currently in the NBA Finals, have a deep, loaded roster full of good defensive players. Wolf would fit right in, being able to use his offensive capabilities at the next level. Plus, he would have a chance to win an NBA Championship in his early years.

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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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