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Ausar Thompson impresses with his all-around performance in the Detroit Pistons' Summer League debut, showcasing his defensive skills and playmaking abilities. Jalen Duren and James Wiseman also had strong outings for the Pistons. On the Orlando Magic side, Anthony Black stood out with an impressive performance, while Jett Howard showed promise as well.
Experts have given mixed reviews for the NBA draft picks of Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin, both from the University of Michigan. Howard was picked 11th overall by the Orlando Magic, with evaluators questioning the decision due to his defensive liabilities. Bufkin, on the other hand, was chosen 15th by the Atlanta Hawks, with experts praising his well-rounded game and potential value as a combo guard. Overall, opinions were divided on the Wolverines' draft prospects, with some analysts befuddled by the choices made by the Magic.
Michigan basketball had two players, Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin, selected in the top 15 of the NBA draft, marking the first time the school had achieved this since 1994. However, despite the talent on the team, Michigan failed to make the NCAA Tournament and finished with a disappointing 18-16 record. This was a reminder of what could have been for the Wolverines, as historically, teams with multiple top-15 draft picks have performed well in the NCAA Tournament.
The Orlando Magic drafted Anthony Black and Jett Howard in the 2023 NBA Draft, both 19-year-old freshmen, and received negative reactions from fans. They also traded their second-round pick to the Milwaukee Bucks for a future second and cash. The team has been focused on developing a young roster for future contention rather than trading for veterans. The overall grade for their draft performance is yet to be determined.
The Orlando Magic addressed key needs in the NBA draft by selecting Arkansas guard Anthony Black and Michigan wing Jett Howard with the Nos. 6 and 11 picks, respectively. While the Magic have drafted several guards in recent years, they believe Black's positional versatility and Howard's outside shooting and overall skillset will benefit the team. The Magic's draft decisions have raised questions about the long-term futures of their young guards, but the team is focused on creating competition in practices and playing time to continue their development.
The NBA draft produced some questionable picks, including Dereck Lively II to the Dallas Mavericks, Jett Howard to the Orlando Magic, and Kobe Brown to the Los Angeles Clippers. While some players have potential, such as Julian Strawther to the Denver Nuggets, others may struggle to find a role in the NBA, like Marcus Sasser to the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Pickett to the Denver Nuggets. Teams must be careful not to set their franchises back with risky picks.
Jett Howard, who played for Michigan in college, was selected by the Orlando Magic as the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft. This continues a trend of the Magic selecting players from Michigan, including Franz Wagner, Moe Wagner, Caleb Houstan, Jon Teske, and Zavier Simpson. There is no clear reason for this trend, but it could be due to the players' size and shooting abilities. The Magic may need a new name, such as the Orlando Wolverines or Michigan Magic.
The Orlando Magic surprised many with their selections in the NBA Draft, but the team held to their principles and the kind of team they ultimately want to build as they selected Anthony Black and Jett Howard. The Magic are looking for players with toughness, good feel for the game, basketball IQ, and selflessness. They believe Black can play all three wing positions and fit in with the Magic’s guards. The same goes for Howard, whose shooting will undoubtedly be valuable for the Magic. The team hopes that their philosophy of team building will pull them through.
Jett Howard, son of Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard, was drafted No. 11 overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2023 NBA draft. He joins former Michigan players Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner on the Magic. Howard averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and two assists per game in his lone season at Michigan, and led the team in 3-pointers. He is the first NBA player to get drafted after playing for his father since Patrick Baldwin Jr. in 2022.
The Orlando Magic selected Anthony Black and Jett Howard in the NBA Draft, adding a high-IQ point guard and a knock-down shooter to their roster. Black is known for his smart in-between game and athleticism, while Howard is a specialist shooter. However, the two picks will crowd an already busy guard room, leading to rumors of potential trades for Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony, and Jalen Suggs. The Magic later traded the 36th pick to the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Portland Trail Blazers have selected Brandon Miller and Jett Howard in the annual SBNation Mock Draft. Miller, a 6’9 forward from Alabama, was selected third overall, while Howard, a 6’8 guard out of Michigan, was chosen with the 23rd pick. Miller has been compared to veteran All-Star Paul George and is also the most valuable player in potential trades after Wembanyama and Henderson. The Blazers are rumored to be shopping their 23rd pick as well.
Jett Howard, the son of Michigan coach Juwan Howard, has declared for the NBA Draft after his freshman season. Howard averaged 14.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and led Michigan with 78 3-pointers this season. He is projected to be a first-round pick. Howard can still return to Michigan if he withdraws from the draft by May 31.
Michigan freshman guard Jett Howard, ranked No. 16 in ESPN's NBA draft rankings, has announced that he will declare for the 2023 NBA draft. Despite suffering ankle injuries in both feet during Big Ten play, Howard had an outstanding freshman season, finishing as Michigan's second-leading scorer at 14.2 points per game and earning All-Big Ten third-team honors. Howard says he relished playing for his father, Juwan Howard, who didn't pressure him to stay at Michigan another year. The 6-foot-8 guard is expected to make a full recovery in time to conduct workouts with NBA teams picking in the lottery.
Two starters, Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin, will be out of the lineup for Michigan basketball's second-round NIT game against Vanderbilt due to ankle injuries. Reserve Isaiah Barnes is also sidelined with a leg injury. Youssef Khayat will earn his first career start in place of Howard. Vanderbilt, led by Tyrin Lawrence and Jordan Wright, has an excellent offense but struggles defensively. The game will feature former NBA teammates turned head coaches, Juwan Howard and Jerry Stackhouse.
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Toledo Rockets 90-80 in their opening round NIT game. Joey Baker scored a career-high 21 points and Kobe Bufkin led the team with 23 points. The Wolverines had a poor defensive performance and turned the ball over too much, but a strong second-half run helped them secure the win. Jett Howard was out with an ankle injury and may have played his final game for Michigan. The Wolverines will face Vanderbilt in the NIT's Sweet Sixteen.