Michigan's Danny Wolf's player profile: Former Ivy League MVP set to make a big impact with his all-around game
Former Ivy League Tournament MVP and All-Ivy League first-teamer Danny Wolf is set to make an impact with his new team, the Michigan Wolverines.
The 20-year-old, seven-foot slotman had a meteoric rise in his sophomore year with Yale, averaging 14.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. He started in 31 of the Bulldogs' 32 games and shot 47.2% from the field and 71.7% from the free throw line.
The American-Israeli baller led the Ivy League in rebounds and blocks per game last season and was named the Ivy League Player of the Week five times. Wolf guided Yale to second place in the Ivy League regular season, behind Princeton, which allowed him to showcase his stuff in the conference tournament.
In the semifinals, Yale outplayed Cornell to secure a final clash with Brown. Wolf then led the Bulldogs to the tournament title by anchoring the defense, grabbing 13 rebounds and recording four blocks. He averaged 14 points, 11.5 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks during the tournament to be named the MVP.
Wolf played two more games in the NCAA Tournament and helped Yale upset highly touted Auburn in the first round before getting humbled by San Diego State in the second round. The seven-footer put up 11.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
Danny Wolf brings all-around game to Dusty May's Michigan
Danny Wolf is one of the seven transfers Dusty May recruited to Michigan in the 2024-25 college basketball season. The slotman will bring his aggressiveness and all-around skills that are unlikely for a big man his size.
The incoming junior is a talented spot-up shooter with an uncanny court vision, which he uses to pass the ball to an open teammate. He also uses his body to crash the boards and times his blocks perfectly.
Wolf is expected to start as center for the Wolverines and could slide to the forward slot when 7-foot-1 Vladislav Goldin enters the hardcourt.
He also has talented backcourt teammates in Roddy Gayle, LJ Cason and Justin Pippen, who could free up the inside lane with their speed and agility, allowing Wolf to operate.
The center has two years left in his eligibility, meaning Dusty May could elevate his skills further and prepare him to become an elite NBA player in the future.
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