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Five thoughts on Michigan’s NBA Draft declarations and 2019-20 roster

Ignas Brazdeikis, Jordan Poole and Charles Matthews declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Here are some thoughts on what the announcement means and what comes next for Michigan’s roster.

If you missed it, we broke down potential 2019 targets and graduate transfers with stats, video and shot charts last week.

Still to come

  1. 1. This press release wasn't a surprise (and doesn't close the door)
  2. 2. Freshman year went according to plan for Brazdeikis
  3. 3. An early exit would leave a complicated legacy for Jordan Poole
  4. 4. Michigan's core is Zavier Simpson and Jon Teske (but it needs three shooters between them)
  5. 5. Late evaluation is critical

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