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Wolverine TV: Saddi Washington, players speak from hoops media day

Anthony Broomeby:Anthony Broome•10/17/23•

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(TheWolverine.com)

The Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball program opened its doors up to the media on Tuesday morning for a team media day and open practice, where we heard from nearly every member of the program sans head coach Juwan Howard, who is away from the team while recovering from heart surgery.

Associate head coach Phil Martelli is currently running the show with assistants Saddi Washington, Howard Eisley, Jay Smith and Jaaron Simmons backfilling the other duties that need to be performed. With no shortage of new faces, transfers, storylines and more, there was plenty to discuss with the team on Tuesday morning before media was allowed to watch an hour of practice.

Michigan will host an intrasquad scrimmage on Sunday afternoon at Crisler Center at 3:30 p.m. before opening the season with an exhibition against Northwood on Nov. 3. The regular season begins on Nov. 7 at home against UNC Asheville.

Videos from Michigan players can be viewed below from Tuesday’s outing at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Senior forward Olivier Nkamhoua

Olivier Nkahmoua is in his first season with the Michigan basketball program after transferring in from Tennessee. He discusses that transition, how he has fit in, his toughest battle in practice and more in the video above.

Graduate forward Tray Jackson

Tray Jackson, a Detroit native, joined the program this offseason after spending the last three years at Seton Hall and also spent his freshman season at Missouri in 2019-20. Jackson talked about his transition into the program and more during the media day festivities.

Sophomore forward Youssef Khayat

Much more is expected from Youssef Khayat this season after getting his feet wet with the program last year. He discusses the improvements made this offseason, the one-on-one battles in practice and the NBA players that he enjoys emulating.

Sophomore point guard Dug McDaniel

Dug McDaniel is expected to be one of Michigan’s best players this year while running the show at point guard. He discusses areas of emphasis for him and other top storylines from the offseason while taking on a more prominent role.

Sophomore forward Will Tschetter

Now an upperclassman, Will Tschetter discusses U-M’s renewed identity and defensive prowess and how he expects the team to fare this season after a busy offseason.

Freshman guard George Washington III

Michigan’s top freshman addition, George Washington, could play a bigger-than-expected role in Ann Arbor this season. He discusses his transition to the college game and much more.

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