DJ Wilson out 3-4 weeks Per @umichbball

Submitted by MGoVoice on

Would have been great for him to get some more playing time before the conference schedule begins.

 

Michigan Basketball

"D.J. Wilson is out for an extended time (three-to-four weeks). Then we'll evaluate him again and take it from there."

FreddieMercuryHayes

December 1st, 2014 at 3:32 PM ^

Per reporters, coaching staff is going to explore the redshirt option for him as well.  Honestly, with Doyle looking quite good right now, I wouldn't be opposed to that idea.  He needs serious time with the S&C staff and putting another year between Donnal/Doyle wouldn't be a bad idea at this point with their play.

alum96

December 1st, 2014 at 3:38 PM ^

I think a RS for him would be great.  He looks overwhelmed out there.  1 year with Sanderson and 15 lbs would help this guy tremendously.  As Freddie said, Doyle is playing far above what we thought so those minutes as an emergeny 5 are both not needed and DJ cant provide them in the Big 10 in is current physical form.   Would be an issue for the backup 4 but you move Irvin there for 5-6 minutes a game and Aubrey 4-5 a game and you can do it. 

He is the one guy who has stood out to me as needing a RS (I have seen almost none of MAAR).

WolvinLA2

December 1st, 2014 at 7:42 PM ^

We could use depth, but he's not ready to provide it yet.  He's clueless out there on both sides of the floor, and not practicing for the next few weeks won't get him there.  Considering Bielfeldt is playing better than we thought, I think redshirting Wilson makes the most sense.  

93Grad

December 1st, 2014 at 3:40 PM ^

because I don't think he is quite ready and it gives us a better class break down.  Hasn't he played minute though?  If the basketball redshirt rules are the same as football it would have to be a medical redshirt, no?

Sports

December 1st, 2014 at 3:42 PM ^

Wilson redshirting is an excellent outcome from a bad situation. He's been hopelessly outmatched in nonconference play. The B1G would eat him alive. He's clearly talented, and putting some time between him and Doyle is not a bad thing. 

mgobluth

December 1st, 2014 at 3:44 PM ^

Just saw the team in Brooklyn, Wilson could use a year with just working with Sanderson. He's freakishly long for his size, and has very big hands, but he's a string bean who can't match up physically with most major-conference 4s and 5s (see what happened in his sole possession vs Nova). 



You can get away with being skinny if you're smaller or you're a spot shooter (e.g. Caris Levert's freshman year), but skinny is bad if you're 6'9" and playing in the B1G.

modabomb

December 1st, 2014 at 3:59 PM ^

FWIW, he walked by me on the diag today, with no apparent limp, no visible sign of injury. But whether he's injured or "injured" a redshirt seems like a good idea.

alum96

December 1st, 2014 at 3:59 PM ^

Walton is day to day per Brendan Quinn; will be a game time decision vs Syracuse.  Probably something he is going to have to work through over the next month.  Should be a tomato can or two in the December schedule he can sit and miss the games to heal.

p.s. what are the rules for RS in bball? how do they differ vs football?

Magnus

December 1st, 2014 at 5:00 PM ^

The rules are the same. You can't play in more than a third of the games and still get a redshirt. So if he were to sit out from this point forward, he would be able to redshirt as long as they have the appropriate documentation for his injury(ies)...which shouldn't be an issue.

mistersuits

December 1st, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^

Next year is THE year for basketball. Return to final four - someone just needs to let Caris LeVert and his senior year of eligibility know. Team will be absolutely stacked, especially adding in Duncan Robinson.

WolvinLA2

December 1st, 2014 at 7:45 PM ^

Even if Caris leaves, next year will be better than this year.  Once Donnal/Doyle/Chatman have a year under their belts, we'll be significantly improved.  Irvin and Walton will be the leaders and Robinson and Dawkins will replace LeVert's production.

Wolvermarine

December 1st, 2014 at 4:30 PM ^

Personally I couldn't care less about a redshirt with Wilson. If he develops like we all expect him to, there is no way he is staying here 5 years. If he doesn't, then we will have someone as good or better to fill that spot anyways. Redshirts make sense with a guy like Donnal who lacks an NBA future, not guys with Wilson's upside.

AnklePick

December 2nd, 2014 at 8:39 AM ^

He really needs to work on explosiveness while he is out this season, after the injury of course. He seems a little slow footed on defense, he still needs to grow into that body, as does Chatman.

Camp Sanderson anyone?