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Michigan Basketball Lands Transfer Portal Commitment From LSU Big Jalen Reed
Reed averaged 10.4 points and 6.1 rebounds over 14 games in two seasons, giving Michigan another frontcourt option as NBA decisions loom.
- On Thursday, LSU forward Jalen Reed announced his commitment to Michigan, becoming the Wolverines' second transfer portal addition. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward joins Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella in rebuilding the program's frontcourt.
- Michigan is actively restocking its frontcourt following the departures of Yaxel Lendeborg, Will Tschetter, and Malick Kordel. Coach Dusty May targets underutilized players who can thrive in new environments, per his strategy outlined earlier this month.
- Injuries limited Reed to 14 games over the past two seasons, including a torn ACL and a season-ending Achilles injury. During his injury-shortened 2024-25 campaign, he averaged 11.1 points and 6.5 rebounds in 23.6 minutes.
- The Wolverines await final NBA Draft decisions from center Aday Mara and forward Morez Johnson Jr. before Friday's deadline. Both players are projected as potential first-round picks, leaving the team's frontcourt composition uncertain.
- Coach Dusty May's philosophy emphasizes identifying undervalued players who can excel in new situations. This approach has positioned Michigan to maintain momentum after winning the NCAA men's basketball championship earlier this month.
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Jalen Reed transfers to Michigan from LSU
Two weeks after the Michigan men’s basketball team secured its first transfer portal commitment of the offseason, coach Dusty May has his second. It was reported Thursday by On3’s Joe Tipton that LSU forward Jalen Reed has committed to the Wolverines. Reed has spent the last four seasons with the Tigers, but played single-digit games in the last two due to injuries. A strong athlete at 6-foot-9, Reed brings post scoring and rebounding ability to…
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