Michigan Basketball: Predicting the Wolverines 2017-18 Starting Lineup

Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner (13) shoots over Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Projected starter: Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman

Rahkman averaged a career-high 30.6 minutes per game last season and also averaged a career-high in points with 9.1.

The 6-4 guard, who also averaged two assists per game last season, was an option for me at point guard, but he will prove better off the ball.

MAAR shot 37 percent from 3-point range last season and also earned himself more than 80 free throw attempts. With a bigger role in the offense and more chances to score, he should average in the 12-13 points next season.

While Matthews would also be a contender for this spot, he will be at the other wing position in my small lineup. Sophomore Ibi Watson and freshman Jordan Poole round out the depth chart.

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