5 Sports Figures You Didn’t Know Were Michigan Alumni

Mar 8, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; General view during the first quarter of the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Indiana Hoosiers at Crisler Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

3. Rob Pelinka-

Pelinka is the only person on this list who played a major sport while at Michigan. He was a member of the Michigan basketball team from 1988-93. He played on three teams that went to the National Championship game, including the 1989 team that won the title. Pelinka was a reserve who didn’t see a lot of playing time (especially in his first couple years), but he did average double digit minutes and was a co-captain in his senior season. He was a contributor off the bench for some of Michigan’s most talented teams ever. Pelinka earned both his bachelors degree and Juris Doctor at Michigan. After graduating he worked for Arn Tellem and became an agent. He eventually opened his own agency and currently represents high profile clients like Kobe Bryant, James Harden, and Andre Iguodala.

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