The Michigan Basketball Roster for 2019
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The Michigan basketball roster for 2019 includes some of the best players in the NCAA. These are the guys who will be representing the maize and blue this season.
2019 Michigan Roster
Iggy Brazdeikis
Position: Forward
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
High School Orangeville Prep/Athlete Institute
Iggy Brazdeikis comes to Ann Arbor after a successful season at Orangeville Prep in Canada. In 28 games, the 6-7 forward averaged 22.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 53.2 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range He was named the BioSteel All-Canadian Game MVP after scoring 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting, and he was a key piece on Athlete Institute’s 1st Team All-Ontario Basketball League squad.
Returning Players
The Michigan Basketball Roster for 2019 consists of the following returning players:
-Zavier Simpson
-Charles Matthews
-Jon Teske
-Isaiah Livers
-Eli Brooks
-Jordan Poole
Newcomers
The Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team will be representing the University of Michigan in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men’s Basketball season This will be Michigan’s 129th season of Varsity Basketball The team will be led by Juwan Howard in his first year as Head Coach of the Wolverines. They will play their home games at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan as members of the Big Ten Conference.
Head coach: Juwan Howard (first year)
Assistant coaches:
Desmond Howard (first year)
Saddi Washington (first year)
Howard Eisley (first year)
Mike Wagner (disassociated head coach)
Jon Sanderson (director of strength & conditioning)
Zak Irvin (graduate assistant coach)”’
##The 2019-2020 Men’s Basketball Roster for the University of Michigan
Departures
The Michigan Wolverines’ Basketball team will look a bit different in the 2019 season, as several Key Players from last year’s squad have departed. Gone are starters Mo Wagner and Duncan Robinson, as well as key bench players Charles Matthews and Isaiah Livers These departures will leave the Wolverines with some big holes to fill in the 2019 season.
Position Breakdown
The Michigan basketball team is set to begin its 2019 season in November. Here’s a position-by-position look at the roster:
Guards
The backcourt will be led by junior Zavier Simpson, who started all 37 games last season and is the team’s best perimeter defender. He’ll be joined by seniors Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Duncan Robinson, as well as junior Eli Brooks.
Forwards
At the forward spot, Michigan will have a nice mix of experience and youth. Junior Charles Matthews and senior Moritz Wagner return after starting most of last season, while freshman Ignas Brazdeikis should see significant minutes as well. Sophomore Isaiah Livers and freshman Colin Castleton will also compete for playing time
Center
The Wolverines will have a new face in the middle, as junior Jon Teske takes over for Moe Wagner. Teske is a 7-footer who showed promise in limited action last season. He’ll be backed up by Brazdeikis and Castleton.
Projected Lineup
The Michigan Basketball team is gearing up for an exciting 2019 season. Here is a look at the projected lineup for the Wolverines:
PG: Zavier Simpson
SG: Jordan Poole
SF: Ignas Brazdeikis
PF: Jon Teske
C: Isaiah Livers
Key Reserves
There are a few key reserves on the Michigan basketball team that will see significant minutes this season. These players will be counted on to provide a spark off the bench and to give the starters a rest when needed. Here are some of the key reserves:
-Charles Matthews: A senior guard who has been with the program for four years. He is a tough, experienced player who can play both ends of the court.
-Isaiah Livers: A sophomore forward who is a very versatile player. He can score inside and out, and rebounds well for his size.
-Jon Teske: A sophomore center who is a big body in the middle. He is a good shot blocker and rebounder who can also score down low.
Coaching Staff
The Coaching Staff for the University of Michigan’s basketball team is as follows:
Schedule
The Michigan basketball team opens its 2019 season on the road against Appalachian State on November 5th. The team’s first Home game is against Norfolk State on November 9th. The Wolverines will then travel to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge on November 27th. Michigan will close out its non-Conference Schedule with home games against Houston Baptist (December 7th) and Purdue (December 18th).
The Wolverines open their conference schedule at Illinois on December 31st. They will then have home games against Northwestern (January 5th), Maryland (January 8th), and Iowa (January 17th) before traveling to Penn State (January 21st). The remainder of Michigan’s conference schedule includes home games against Wisconsin (January 26th), Nebraska (February 2nd), Rutgers (February 9th), and Indiana (February 16th) and road games at Ohio State (February 23rd), Purdue (March 2nd), and Michigan State (March 9th).
Outlook
In 2018-19, the Michigan men’s basketball team returns all five starters from a squad that went 30-6 overall and won a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship with a 14-4 conference record. The Wolverines also bring back their top seven scorers and eight of their top nine rebounders from last season. The outlook for the upcoming season is very positive, as Michigan is ranked in the preseason Top 25 polls and has several players who are poised to have breakout seasons.
