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sports2 years ago

Michigan basketball players make headlines in NIT and NCAA tournaments.

Michigan basketball's Joey Baker, a grad transfer from Duke, is seeking a sixth year of eligibility through a waiver after playing in just four games during his freshman season due to a redshirt. Baker has played in 33 games for Michigan this season, shooting 40.2% on 3s and averaging 5.6 points in 16 minutes per game. He confirmed that Michigan is the only place he would play if granted the waiver. Meanwhile, Jaelin Llewellyn, another transfer to Michigan, is still recovering from an ACL injury and his return is uncertain.

sports2 years ago

Michigan's Joey Baker Applies for 6th Year of Eligibility, Leads Wolverines to NIT Victory.

Michigan's Joey Baker, a graduate transfer, has announced that he will petition for another year of eligibility, which would be his sixth in college. Baker was allowed a fifth year due to the NCAA's COVID-19 waiver, and he has played in all 33 games for Michigan this season, averaging 16 minutes. His redshirt application will have to be approved by the NCAA, but Michigan head coach Juwan Howard is hopeful that Baker will be able to return next season.

sports2 years ago

Michigan dominates Toledo in high-scoring NIT opener.

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.

sports2 years ago

Michigan dominates Toledo in NIT opener.

Michigan defeats Toledo 90-80 in the NIT tournament with strong performances from Hunter Dickinson, Kobe Bufkin, and Joey Baker. Despite an ankle injury to Jett Howard and no second-half minutes from Tarris Reed Jr., the Wolverines were able to take the lead in the second half and hold on for the win. They will face the winner of Vanderbilt and Yale in the next round.