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Naz Hillmon balling while Michigan’s Youssef Khayat is in Asia Cup finals

By Chris Peterson

Jun 17, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Emma Meesseman (33) shoots against Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Emma Meesseman (33) shoots against Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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We have another update on former Michigan basketball women’s star Naz Hillmon, as well as future Wolverine Youssef Khayat. 

Some basketball analysts seemed to think that Naz Hillmon wasn’t going to be able to cut it in the WNBA. They questioned her shooting ability and whether a traditional big could make it in this modern era of basketball.

She was drafted after the first round in the 2022 WNBA draft, becoming just the second former women’s player at Michigan to do so and after starting her career a little slow in terms of playing time, she’s taken advantage of some recent injuries and is showing she belongs.

Hillmon has started the last three games for the Atlanta Dream and that was after posting a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double in a big role off the bench.

In a starting role, she’s averaging 6.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and one block, as well as more than a steal per game. She’s also dished out an average of more than two assists per game as a starter with Atlanta posting a 2-1 record.

In 25 total games this season, Hillmon is averaging 3.7 points and 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while also shooting 48 percent overall from the field.

So if you are a fan of Michigan women’s basketball, follow along with Atlanta.

Youssef Khayat, Lebanon advance to Asia Cup final

Speaking of Michigan basketball players you can follow, Youssef Khayat and Lebanon won in the semifinals on Saturday and will play against Australia on Sunday in the Asia Cup championship.

So far, Khayat is averaging 6.4 points per game to go along with 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists. He’s shooting 42 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from 3-point range in limited minutes.

The 2022 Michigan basketball signee is also averaging 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks per game, plus 0.8 assists coming off the bench.

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Youssef had three points and a rebound plus an assist in the win over Jordan and if Michigan basketball fans want to watch the title game against Australia, it tips off at 9 AM EST if you download the Asia Cup application.

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