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Newsstand: Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey visits five-star QB Ryder Lyons

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The Michigan football staff has been hitting the road across the country this week, visiting top prospects. New offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Chip Lindsey was in to check on Folsom (Calif.) High five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, the No. 10 overall player and No. 3 quarterback in the 2026 class.

Michigan junior forward/center Danny Wolf is turning into a first-round NBA Draft prospect. In fact, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo listed him at No. 21 overall in their mock that was released Thursday morning.

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The two analysts placed Wolf as being taken by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 21 overall choice. The 7-foot-0, 250-pound Yale transfer has impressed early this season, especially with the many different ways in which he impacts the game, including as a ball-handler.

“A versatile big man who can play inside and out would be an interesting addition to the Mavs’ roster,” Givony wrote. “Wolf has helped his standing tremendously since transferring from Yale to Michigan, being tasked with point guard responsibilities despite standing 7 feet. He ranks as one of college basketball’s best pick-and-roll players thanks to his unique ability to see over the top of defenses and deliver pinpoint passes with his impressive feel for the game.”

There’s only one seven-footer who checked in ahead of Wolf in the mock draft — Duke center Khaman Maluach (7-foot-2, 250 pounds) to the Detroit Pistons at No. 11. Wolf is the third-highest rated center, behind Maluach and Maryland’s Derik Queen at No. 16 to the Indiana Pacers.

In Michigan’s first 14 games, Wolf was the ball handler on 75 pick-and-roll possessions (including passes), generating 1.147 points per play, which ranked in the 90th percentile nationally. His ability to create opportunities for himself and teammates is unique for someone his height. Wolf’s 24.4-percent assist rate leads the Wolverines and is tops in the Big Ten among players over 6-foot-6.

Michigan junior kicker Dominic Zvada set the program’s single season record with a 95.5 field goal percentage. That also stands as the highest for a career.

Michigan has been in contact with Inglewood (Calif.) High five-star shooting guard Jason Crowe Jr., the No. 8 overall recruit in the nation.

Quote Of The Day

“I really enjoyed the family atmosphere. They treated me like a top priority. I love the coaches, and they love me. I really felt that on the visit.”

— Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith On300 wide receiver Travis Johnson on his Michigan visit

Headlines Of The Day

• EJ Holland, The Wolverine: Michigan a top school for On300 WR Travis Johnson thanks to Bryce Underwood
• Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: Podcast: Max Bredeson is back, portal update and Michigan’s epic win over UCLA
• EJ Holland, The Wolverine: Michigan lands transfer portal commitment from UCLA long snapper Trent Middleton
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: Michigan standout Danny Wolf a first-round pick in 2025 ESPN NBA mock draft
• Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: Four Michigan football stars crack first round of CBS Sports NFL mock draft

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