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Michigan Basketball: Projected depth chart and rotation for 2023-24 season

By Trevor Sinodhinos

Jan 15, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Dug McDaniel (0) dribbles in the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Dug McDaniel (0) dribbles in the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan Basketball forward Tarris Reed Jr. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan Basketball forward Tarris Reed Jr. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Starter –  Tarris Reed: 3.5 ppg / 3.9 rpg / 12.6 mpg

The No. 31 ranked freshman in the 2022 class averaged fewer than 13 minutes per game last season, his first in the NCAA, but he was also playing behind multi-All-Big Ten Second Team member Hunter Dickenson.  This season the 6 foot 10, 265-pound center is an inch taller and 30 pounds heavier than who he plays behind and is arguably better suited to punish opponents on the court.

Reed does not have the offensive prowess of Nkamhoua, but does supply a counter style that is dependent on easy field goal attempts. This is demonstrated by the ten games he was perfect from the field. In those ten games, he attempted just 15 field goals but made them all. Reed will be a great alternative alongside Nkamhoua, forcing opposing coaches to make a decision on playing their biggest man on the more powerful Reed or the more skilled Nkamhoua.

Off the bench – Lee Aaliya

After an impressive FIBA U19 World Cup for Argentina where he averaged 17  points and nine rebounds as he was named to the World Cup Second Team, Lee Aaliya has decided to join Michigan Basketball. While he is not afraid to bump in the key to get to the hoop, Aaliya is great at finding the open spot.

One reason why he is so effective is that due to his quick release and accurate shooting so many ‘open spots’ in and around the paint are ‘good spots’ for him. His greatest asset is his athleticism which is very evident on the defensive end of the court as he has active hands to pick up steals and the quick jumping ability to block shots. On the offensive end of the court, he uses his athleticism to get and put back offensive rebounds. Aaliya will add depth to Coach Howard’s lineup and allow for mix and matching of the power forwards and centers.

Limited minutes – Will Tschetter: 2.3 ppg / 10.7 mpg

Another freshman was able to get some experience in their first NCAA season while playing behind future NBA first-round draft picks. There is no reason that the 2021 No. 2 ranked high schooler in Minnesota will not at least equal his playing time and production from last season.

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Standing 6 foot 8, the sophomore will also be able to get some minutes at power forward, as he did in the ten games he started alongside Hunter Dickenson. Despite his penchant for scoring in high school, Tschetter is destined to remain the No.2 guy in his second NCAA season such as he was number two to Chet Holmgren for Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball (2021).

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