Zack Novak interview in the Daily
This is a Michigan Daily interview with one of my favorite Wolverines, Zack Novak, who I hadn't realized is no longer playing in the Netherlands. He's now with McKinsey -- a pretty competitive place to get into even for a former Big Ten champion. I'm glad that he seems to be doing well. I also found his comparision of the program when he arrived and now to be interesting, if not surprising:
http://www.michigandaily.com/sports/catching-zack-novak
September 16th, 2014 at 12:00 PM ^
September 16th, 2014 at 12:12 PM ^
Novak strikes me a man who will be successful at whatever he choose to do.
September 16th, 2014 at 12:14 PM ^
Sounds like Zack is making the transition into the business world well. It also sounds like he isn't ruling out coaching in the future. Wouldn't mind seeing him on the Michigan bench in some capacity in the future.
Also, obligatory:
September 16th, 2014 at 12:29 PM ^
September 16th, 2014 at 1:00 PM ^
on that team believed they could beat Michigan State until that happenned. If that doesn't happen, Michigan does not win that game and I doubt they go to the tournament. I cannot remember a more meaningful and so clearly distinct turning point for a team or a program than that timeout.
September 16th, 2014 at 1:07 PM ^
I vividly remember listening to that game on the radio. Michigan basketball hasn't been the same since, and it's awesome. What Zack did for the basketball program cannot be overstated.
September 16th, 2014 at 3:47 PM ^
And not only that, but he scored 19 points that night, draining six threes. He led us on and off the court.
September 16th, 2014 at 5:54 PM ^
I'm almost as proud as how they completely balled out and almost beat defending champion Duke in the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament.
September 16th, 2014 at 12:27 PM ^
Thanks for posting this. Zack is my second all time favorite Wolverine, slightly behind Denard Robinson.
September 16th, 2014 at 12:29 PM ^
Played balls out and represented the University extremely well
McKinsey is no joke, good luck young man
September 16th, 2014 at 12:56 PM ^
TMD: What are your predictions for the team for the upcoming season?
ZN: Let me tell you this: We won a share of a Big Ten championship with Stu Douglass and I playing 30 minutes a game. I think they’ll be all right.
September 16th, 2014 at 1:30 PM ^
Michigan Basketball as long as they have Beilein. Michigan won a share of B1G title with arguably one of the least talented team ever to win it. That's a big accomplishment considering the players they have on the team.
Now, Michigan is much more talented and B1G is down compared to the previous years. They can still challenge for the B1G title, but Wisconsin has to be a favorite to win the title. As long as LeVert, Irvin and Walton can make a leap, I'm confident that they'll be able to reach Elite 8 for the third straight years.
September 16th, 2014 at 1:09 PM ^
I like it that Novak has decided not to "rule out" coaching. I don't know whether to root for him to become such a successful entrepreneur that it wouldn't make financial sense to become a coach or to root for him ending up on the MIchigan sideline soon.
September 17th, 2014 at 10:05 AM ^
One can never tell - after all a QB turned DL with no pro prospects ended up as AD, so after a career in business, Zack may come back to Ann Arbor as a future AD.
September 16th, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
the culture of this program, than any other player in their tenure. Thanks Zack, you will always be my favorite Beilein player!
September 16th, 2014 at 1:54 PM ^
Zach was an incredible player for maximizing the limited athletic ability and talent he had. What a great guy to have on the team . . . I know it is borderline racist to say "grit" etc., but he is the kind of player it is critical to have on a team. Miss him.
September 16th, 2014 at 8:18 PM ^
I get what you're saying, but let's not discount his athletic ability.
September 16th, 2014 at 8:38 PM ^
So much grit and toughness!!!!!!
September 16th, 2014 at 1:56 PM ^
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September 16th, 2014 at 2:18 PM ^
McKinsey, not bad at all. I wasn't able to get into McKinsey when I finished my MBA at Michigan back in 2002.
September 16th, 2014 at 4:49 PM ^
Novak is one of the players that I would like to know what he is doing 10 years from now. From watching him play at Michigan to the European league, etc. Will be interesting to see what happens in the very end.
September 16th, 2014 at 6:36 PM ^
September 16th, 2014 at 8:37 PM ^
I think you have to give Novak the most credit as far as players go for helping bring the basketball program back.
September 16th, 2014 at 11:18 PM ^