10 Greatest Players to Play for Head Coach John Belein

Michigan Basketball: 10 Greatest Players to Play for Head Coach John Beilein

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Head coach John Beilein of the Michigan Wolverines reacts against the Villanova Wildcats in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – MARCH 21: DeShawn Sims #34 of the Michigan Wolverines pumps his fist after a scoring play in the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Sprint Center on March 21, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

10. Drew Schifino – West Virginia Mountaineers (2002-2004)

Career stats: 15.4 ppg 4.2 rpg 1.7 apg

In his one full season as a starter, Schifino was one of the best scorers in the country, averaging 20.1 ppg and 4.7 rpg. He was leading the team in scoring the following season, before issues between him and Beilein ended with his early dismissal. Had things worked out, the 6’3 guard could’ve ended up as one of West Virginia’s best in recent memory.

9. Greg Stevenson – Richmond Spiders (1997-2001)

Career stats: 11.4 ppg 5.2 rpg 1.4 apg

After receiving little playing time at Penn State, Stevenson excelled at Richmond, averaging around 19.0 ppg and 7.5 rpg. He was one of the top players in the Colonial Athletic Association, winning Conference Player of the Year in 1998. Stevenson now goes by the name “Moon Tae-jong” from his Korean-born mother.

8. Michael Meeks – Cansius Golden Griffins (1993-1996)

Career stats: 15.4 ppg 7.0 rpg 1.3 apg

Only once since 1956 has Cansius made the NCAA Tournament, and it was in Meeks senior season. He was all MAAC that year, averaging a career-best 16.2 ppg. He led the league that year in rebounds, blocks, and free throws in what was another consistent campaign.

7. Manny Harris – Michigan Wolverines (2008-2010)

Career stats: 17.0 ppg 5.7 rpg 3.7 apg

From the moment he got onto the court in college, Harris was one of the best players in the Big Ten, ranking in the top-10 in many categories in all three seasons. He was particularly great at getting to the free throw line, where he made 80% of his attempts. The only gripe against Harris was the team accomplishments, with two of the three years finishing under .500 for the season.

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