Michigan's Wolf declares for 2025 draft
Michigan big man Danny Wolf will declare for the 2025 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, he told ESPN's Jonathan Givony on Wednesday.
Wolf made the All-Big Ten second team after averaging 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in his lone season with the Wolverines. He propelled them to a Big Ten Tournament title and a trip to the Sweet 16 in which they were knocked out by Auburn.
"This season exceeded all expectations," Wolf said. "We had an awesome year from a team standpoint. I didn't know what I was getting myself into with a brand-new roster and coaching staff, but (head coach) Dusty May had an out-of-the-box plan for my development with a unique style of offense that allowed me to play my game."
May took over Michigan last summer and paired the 7-foot Wolf with another 7-footer, Vladislav Goldin, whom he brought with him from FAU.
The two-big offense worked remarkably well, with Wolf studying supersized NBA playmakers and shooters, such as Lauri Markkanen, Alperen Sengun, and Karl-Anthony Towns, to make the unusual partnership effective.
Wolf spent two seasons at Yale before transferring to Michigan. He was named to the 2023-24 All-Ivy first team and awarded that season's Ivy League Tournament MVP. Wolf was part of the Yale squad that upset Auburn in Round 1 of the 2024 NCAA tourney.
The NBA draft will be held June 25-26.