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3 thoughts on Michigan Basketball and it’s transfer portal pursuits

By Chris Peterson

Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) looks to pass while defended by Florida Atlantic University guard Brandon Weatherspoon (23) during a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game between Tennessee and FAU in Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023.Volsfau0323 0849
Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) looks to pass while defended by Florida Atlantic University guard Brandon Weatherspoon (23) during a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game between Tennessee and FAU in Madison Square Garden, Thursday, March 23, 2023.Volsfau0323 0849 /
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Dec 1, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; UC Riverside Highlanders guard Zyon Pullin (5) drives to the basket against Oregon Ducks center N’Faly Dante (1) during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; UC Riverside Highlanders guard Zyon Pullin (5) drives to the basket against Oregon Ducks center N’Faly Dante (1) during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

More work to do

In addition to needing a new starter in the frontcourt, Michigan basketball also needs another guy that can start at guard, or on the wing.

Zyon Pullin would fit the need perfectly. He’s not a stellar 3-point shooter, but he scored over 18 points a game for UC Riverside a year ago and is one of the best playmakers in the portal.

Michigan basketball just missed on Rayj Dennis, who ended up at Baylor. However, they are right in the thick of things with Pullin. Yet, Florida and some others are in the mix. The Wolverines are considered in the top two for Pulln.

The bad news is that he’s visiting Florida this weekend. If he doesn’t commit and makes a trip to Michigan, that would be a really good sign. It’s kind of like Nkamhoua but in reverse.

The Wolverines want Nkamhoua to commit this weekend, but not Pullin, so they can get him on campus. The transfer portal is crazy and Michigan basketball could get both, or neither.

If Michigan did land both, an NCAA tournament berth suddenly feels much more realistic.

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