Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May has mutual interest with a Big Ten transfer, plus more in our Michigan Wolverines news roundup.
It proved to be a challenging day for fans of Michigan football as Rod Moore, already a celebrated figure among the Michigan Wolverines, endured a torn ACL during Sunday’s spring practice session. Speculation began circulating on social media regarding Moore’s injury, which was subsequently confirmed by Josh Henschke of Rivals. Notably, it was a non-contact injury. While I’m not a medical professional, it appears likely that Moore will either miss the entirety of the 2024 season or a significant portion of it.
As a two-time All-Big Ten selection, Moore exhibited impressive performance, securing five interceptions during his sophomore year and adding two more in his junior season, along with tallying 38 tackles and a tackle for loss. Despite having the option to enter the draft, Moore opted to return to the Michigan Wolverines for the current season. Regarded as one of college football’s premier safeties, his absence will undoubtedly be felt, although the team still possesses considerable depth.
In basketball news, there’s notable interest between the Michigan Wolverines and Connor Essegian, a Big Ten transfer who initially showed promise at Wisconsin. Despite a strong debut season where he averaged 11 points per game and demonstrated proficiency from beyond the arc, Essegian’s performance dwindled in the subsequent season, leading to his decision to enter the transfer portal.
Insider Davis Moseley reports a mutual attraction between Essegian and May, Michigan’s new basketball head coach. Essegian’s skill set aligns well with the guard-centric system favored by May, and his prior success in the Big Ten makes him an appealing prospect. However, potential admissions hurdles, which have plagued transfers in the past, could present a challenge.
On a positive note, Mason Graham, a standout player for Michigan football, put an end to speculations about his departure by confirming that he isn’t entering the transfer portal.
