14, which used to belong to Brock Washington. James Hawkins. The first thing that jumps out to me is the inclusion of No. Baird, forward, senior; Luke Wilson, guard, senior; Jaron Faulds, forward, senior: While most of their appearances come late in games, Howard has shown he’s not afraid to put in a walk-on depending on the matchup. But within a matter of weeks, that all changed. The official 2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster for the Michigan Wolverines Michigan basketball roster outlook for 2020-21 has talent, uncertainty Updated Mar 19, 2020; Posted Mar 19, 2020 David DeJulius and Franz Wagner will return for Michigan next season. Michigan State Men’s Basketball unveiled their 2020-21 roster this week, and it’s one that many Spartans fans have been talking about. Lastly, it’s pretty cool Steve Smith’s son, Davis Smith, is joining the team as a walk-on. Wade and Faulds were both former scholarship players — at Duquesne and Columbia, respectively — and could potentially serve a need, with Wade being utilized as a ball-handler and distributor and Faulds as a third big man. Roster construction is a fickle, ever-changing process. If Livers comes back, Johns once again will serve as the bench piece who can be inserted in for Livers or Wagner. As of right now, it seems like the 2020-21 NCAA basketball season is headed toward a bubble-like setup, similar to the 2020 NBA playoffs. While he has more experience and likely knows how to use his body better than Dickinson, it’s possible the two could split the minutes at the five until one of them emerges as the top option. The expectation is he learned from all the trials and tribulations and he’ll be ready to prove it because the Wolverines aren’t flush with backcourt depth. https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/03/michigan-state-basketball-unveils-the-2020-21-roster/, Reports indicate more shake-ups to MSU Basketball 2020-21 schedule, Langford, Loyer, Henry named MSU team captains for 2020-21 season, Report: Gavitt Games ‘unlikely to take place’ this year, MSU Offers 3-Star ATH from Lone Star State (WATCH HIGHLIGHTS), Michigan State Football recruiting target 4-star WR Antonio Gates Jr. committing Saturday, Michigan State Football's Harlon Barnett excited for the future, Connor Heyward details story of getting in shape, returning to Michigan State, Locked On Spartans: Thicc Thursdays with Stephen Brooks, Recruiting Roundup: MSU Football Offers Top 2023 Recruit; Highly-Touted Spartan Target Re-Opens Recruitment, 4-star Michigan State recruiting target Keon Coleman de-commits from Kansas, Locked On Spartans: Hall of Fame Kicker Morten Andersen Joins the Show, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Let’s hope they pull this off so we can all enjoy some college hoops. Hoggard can wear No. Please check your email for a confirmation. "When you think of Michigan State football you should think about a brand of ball that is reflective of how the game is meant to be played," Tucker said on The Jim Rome Show. Coupled with the graduation of guard Zavier Simpson and center Jon Teske and the addition of Columbia graduate transfer Mike Smith, Howard will have plenty of different pieces to work with in his second year at the helm. 1 Joshua Langford! While he’ll stay in the starting lineup, it remains to be seen which guard spot he’ll play. You want to see an unselfish football team that's playing for each other, that has great energy, that doesn't beat itself." View Comments. Roster construction is a fickle, ever-changing process. Pos. Overall, Johns’ versatility will be much-needed and his prior experience playing at the five could come into play. Also, incoming four-star center Mady Sissoko will be wearing No. With other capable scorers around him, Smith will need to be more of a distributor who will be able to pick and choose his spots to put up shots. After a long offseason break, Brendan and Dylan are back to talk college hoops. Academic Year Hometown / High School Previous School; 0: Henry, Aaron: 6-6: 210: F: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. Head coach Juwan Howard's first recruiting class is the first step. ►Terrance Williams, forward, freshman: The extent of Williams’ role will hinge on Livers’ draft decision. All rights reserved. Wt. He will wear No. — Michigan State Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) September 3, 2020. Just ask Michigan coach Juwan Howard. You can view the full roster here. 0, so incoming four-star point guard A.J. The official 2020 Baseball Roster for the Michigan Wolverines. The official 2020 Baseball Roster for the Michigan Wolverines Scoreboard. And even though it typically takes big men more time to develop at the next level, Howard has shown he likes to get the ball into the post and Dickinson is a big target on the block. The official 2020 Football Roster for the Michigan Wolverines. Let’s … However, Smith won’t be relied upon to shoulder the offensive load at Michigan as he transitions from the Ivy League to the Big Ten. At 6-foot-7, he’ll be vying for playing time at a position where there won’t be an abundance of minutes up for grabs. That, of course, could change in the event of an injury or foul trouble. Aaron Henry has changed his number to No. 11. After missing out on five-star guard Joshua Christopher and losing DeJulius, Howard’s pursuit of George Mason grad transfer Justin Kier and Coleman-Lands is a sign Howard isn’t entirely comfortable with his backcourt options. This season will mark the program's 105th season and its 104th consecutive year as a member of the Big Ten Conference. And just like that, Michigan went from being over the 13-scholarship limit to having two open scholarships for the 2020-21 season, assuming forward Isaiah Livers withdraws his name from NBA Draft consideration. If he leaves, the Wolverines will be dealt another brutal blow and left to find a way to replace his production. Davis had right shoulder surgery last month and a timetable for his return has been set for early October. Aaron Henry has changed his number to No. Sign up for the Spartans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. "It's a physical game, it's the ultimate team sport. ►Hunter Dickinson, center, freshman: The 7-foot-2 big man appears to have a leg up on Austin Davis for the starting center job. Check out a nice graphic below from the Michigan State basketball Twitter account: The - squad pic.twitter.com/dclp1iQYrF, — Michigan State Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) September 3, 2020. ►Brandon Wade, guard, junior; Rico Ozuna-Harrison, guard, senior; C.J. ►Adrien Nunez, guard, junior: If Michigan needs anyone to take a giant leap next season, it’s Nunez. But if Livers makes the jump to the NBA, Williams will need to step in and step up right away for the Wolverines. 22 this season. Guard Cole Bajema, a Lynden, Washington native, also entered the transfer portal last week and is reportedly receiving interest from Gonzaga, Washington, Washington State, Oregon State and BYU, among others. Today, the team released the new 2020-21 lineup along with new numbers for certain players. Four-star wide receiver and Michigan State target Antonio Gates Jr. made headlines on Friday night for multiple reasons -- most notably for scoring a monster game-winning touchdown. The 2020–21 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team will represent the University of Michigan during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. 2020-21 M. Basketball Roster # Full Name Ht. After an underwhelming 2019-2020 season, Michigan Basketball looks to bounce back. ►Isaiah Livers, forward, senior: The most important remaining roster decision centers around Livers, who was on his way to having a breakout season last year before he was hampered by a string of lower-body injuries. 0, so incoming four-star point guard A.J. the addition of Columbia graduate transfer Mike Smith, missing out on five-star guard Joshua Christopher, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Gates -- 247Sports’ No. The first college basketball practices of 2020-21 are only a week away and we haven’t recorded a podcast for almost two months. If Livers leaves, Johns will replace him the lineup like he did 11 times last season. "\n\t\t
