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One of the top prospects not being able to perform one of the most important tests was not on the NFL scouts’ or head coaches’ list. The week was dedicated to finding out the best players per their roster requirements and JJ McCarthy was one whose performance was something that most scouts awaited. Seems that they would have to wait more because the Michigan QB has reportedly gotten a slight injury in his hamstring during the NFL Combine Week. The worst part? The injury updates came in just a day before he was set to give his 40-yard dash test, along with his jump test. Anthony Broome, a Michigan reporter, revealed the news through X saying, “JJ McCarthy will not run the 40 or jump tomorrow. Has a slight hamstring tweak.” Would this impact McCarthy’s ranking in the NFL draft or will the scouts trust in the practice they have seen throughout the week to place them on their team’s roster? While the injury is reported as a ‘slight tweak’, the repercussions can prove to be massive for McCarthy, given the pivotal point of his career he is in, nearing the NFL draft which is set to take place in April. However, all the drama surrounding the QBs, especially analysts dissecting their careers like a dream come true is adding brand new sizzles to the headlines every day. While McCarthy has been on the receiving end of being compared to the GOAT [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-ncaa-legends-news-theres-only-one-j-j-mccarthy-michigans-wonderboy-shrugs-off-comparison-with-tom-brady-in-blunt-reply/] Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-ncaa-news-patrick-mahomes-type-j-j-mccarthy-earns-massive-praise-amid-patriots-meeting/], he is not a stranger to criticism. JJ MCCARTHY IN TALKS WITH 6 NFL TEAMS DESPITE FLAWS Jack Sperry [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-ncaa-news-a-bit-skinny-j-j-mccarthys-cons-may-see-him-trail-behind-drake-maye-in-the-twenty-twenty-four-nfl-draft/] pointed out several flaws of McCarthy, non-readiness for a new offensive style, and his being a bit skinny as compared to other top QBs like Drake Maye and Caleb Williams. Yet, McCarthy has been the one to land the most conversations with the most franchises of the NFL as compared to Williams or Maye. READ ALSO: J.J. McCarthy Finishes Interviews With 6 NFL Giants, Expected to Take Huge Call Tomorrow [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-ncaa-news-j-j-mccarthy-finishes-interviews-with-six-nfl-giants-expected-to-take-huge-call-tomorrow/] Seems that staying steely against the sign-stealing allegations and winning the National Championship has left a great impression on the NFL teams. That paired with his stats, of course. As a result, McCarthy is in talks with 6 NFL magnates: Broncos [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/denver-broncos/], Raiders [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/], Patriots [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/new-england-patriots-2/], Seahawks [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/seattle-seahawks/], Bears, [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/chicago-bears/] and Buccaneers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/], as Anthony Broome reported on X. To heighten the anticipation further Broome also announced that McCarthy would be making THE choice, deciding his future in the NFL tomorrow. Who do you think would be the most suitable pick for McCarthy? Share with us in the comments! 

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<h2>Michigan Wolverines 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-473901 aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/michigan-logo.png" alt="" width="1200" height="865" />

The Michigan Wolverines compete in NCAA Men’s Basketball as a part of the <a href="https://bigten.org/standings.aspx?path=mbball">Big Ten Conference</a>. Some notable opponents from the conference include Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan State. They were founded in 1909.

Their nickname originates from Michigan being called the Wolverine state. There are multiple <a href="http://geo.msu.edu/extra/geogmich/wolves.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">theories</a> surrounding why they got that name. Some believe it was the native Indians who called them wolverines as an insult, when the people of Michigan took over their land. Yet others believe it was the Ohioans who gave them this nickname following their dispute in the 1830s.

Their <a href="https://1000logos.net/michigan-wolverines-logo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">logo</a> is a simple yellow letter M. The wolverine appeared on their logo until 1987, when it was changed to the letter M with a banner that said Michigan. In 2012, this banner was dropped in an attempt to go minimalistic.
<h2>History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Founded</td>
<td>1909</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>Big 10 Conference</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Athletic Director</td>
<td>Warde Manuel</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Juwan Howard</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>Crisler Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships (2)</td>
<td> 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Tournament Titles (2)</td>
<td>2017. 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Regular Season Titles (14)</td>
<td>1921, 1926, 1927, 1929, 1948, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1986, 2012, 2014</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-basketball" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-basketball</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Who is the Coach of the Wolverines?</h2>
The current head coach of the Wolverines is <a href="https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/juwan-howard/5253" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Juwan Howard</a>. He was appointed in 2019, after working as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat for six years.

<img class="size-full wp-image-473902 aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/michigan-juwan-howard.jpg" alt="" width="1140" height="797" />

Howard is a former Wolverine, who played for the basketball team in the early 1990s. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1994 and went on to play in the NBA for almost two decades. He won two titles during his time with the Miami Heat as a player.
<h2>Who is the Athletic Director of the Wolverines?</h2>
The current athletic director of the Wolverines is <a href="https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/warde-manuel/40" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Warde Manuel</a>. He was appointed in 2016 on a five-year deal.

He is also an alumnus like Howard and played three years on the football team. Manuel had stints as an AD at Buffalo and Connecticut before he joined Michigan.
<h2>Achievements and Championships</h2>
The Michigan Wolverines were one of the most successful teams from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Three of their five NCAA tournament finals appearances came in that era, including their only title victory. They also won seven regular-season championships in that time period.

Last season, they tied Kansas for the largest jump in <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/12/02/michigan-basketball-top-25-poll/2585912001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AP Poll history</a>, when they went from unranked to #4 within a week.

They have won just one NCAA Division 1 title so far, with their victory coming in 1989.
<h2>Greatest NBA Players</h2>
The <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/colleges.fcgi?college=michigan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michigan Wolverines</a> are one of the top colleges when it comes to producing NBA level talent. During the early 90s, the Wolverines boasted of a Fab Five which consisted of Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson.

The first three went on to make a huge impact in the NBA and have won many accolades.

<img class="size-full wp-image-473904 aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/michigan-fab-five.jpg" alt="" width="1100" height="825" />

Over ten Wolverines alumni are currently playing in the NBA. Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson, and Tim Hardaway Jr are some of the most notable ones.
<h2>Mascot and Uniform</h2>
The Michigan Wolverines do not have a <a href="https://michigantoday.umich.edu/2011/06/16/a8003/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mascot</a> currently. They had one in the early 1920s, and it was two live wolverines named Biff and Bennie. They were later sent to a zoo and were replaced with a stuffed version.

<img class="size-full wp-image-473903 aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/michigan-mascot.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1509" />

There were a few unofficial mascots over the years: Whiskey, a terrier, and her daughter Brandy had a few halftime show appearances before being discontinued. Students made a costumed mascot called Willy the Wolverine, who ended up getting banned.

The <a href="https://teamcolorcodes.com/michigan-wolverines-color-codes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">team colors</a> of the Michigan Wolverines are maize and blue.
<h2>Current Roster</h2>
The Wolverines roster for the 2020-21 season has <a href="https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">17 players.</a>
<table style="height: 1140px" width="498">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Position</td>
<td>Jersey
Number</td>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>Weight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>Adrien Nunez</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>Hunter Dickinson</td>
<td>7-1</td>
<td>255</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>Isaiah Livers</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>Zeb Jackson</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>Brandon Wade</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>Terrance Williams II</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>Mike Smith</td>
<td>5-11</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>Rico Ozuna-Harrison</td>
<td>5-11</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>Chaundee Brown Jr.</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>Franz Wagner</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>Brandon Johns Jr.</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>C.J. Baird</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>Jace Howard</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>Luke Wilson</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>Jaron Faulds</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>51</td>
<td>Austin Davis</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>Eli Brooks</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Schedule</h2>
Michigan began their 2020-21 season with a 96-82 win against Bowling Green on November 25. They have a 26-game regular season currently that ends with an away game against rivals Michigan State on March 7, 2021. Currently, their record is 4-0.

The full schedule is available on the college <a href="https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2020-21" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>.
<h2>How to contact Michigan Wolverines men's basketball?</h2>
Michigan Wolverines on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/umichbball?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@umichbball</a>

Michigan Wolverines on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/umichbball/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@umichbball </a>

Michigan Wolverines

Michigan Wolverines 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report The Michigan Wolverines compete in NCAA Men’s Basketball as a part of the Big Ten Conference. Some notable opponents from the conference include Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan State. They were founded in 1909. Their nickname originates from Michigan being called the Wolverine state. There are multiple theories surrounding why they got that name. Some believe it was the native Indians who called them wolverines as an insult, when the people of Michigan took over their land. Yet others believe it was the Ohioans who gave them this nickname following their dispute in the 1830s. Their logo is a simple yellow letter M. The wolverine appeared on their logo until 1987, when it was changed to the letter M with a banner that said Michigan. In 2012, this banner was dropped in an attempt to go minimalistic. History  Founded 1909  Conference Big 10 Conference  Athletic Director Warde Manuel  Head Coach Juwan Howard  Arena Crisler Center  Championships (2) 1989  Conference Tournament Titles (2) 2017. 2018  Conference Regular Season Titles (14) 1921, 1926, 1927, 1929, 1948, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1986, 2012, 2014  Website https://mgoblue.com/sports/mens-basketball  Who is the Coach of the Wolverines? The current head coach of the Wolverines is Juwan Howard. He was appointed in 2019, after working as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat for six years. Howard is a former Wolverine, who played for the basketball team in the early 1990s. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1994 and went on to play in the NBA for almost two decades. He won two titles during his time with the Miami Heat as a player. Who is the Athletic Director of the Wolverines? The current athletic director of the Wolverines is Warde Manuel. He was appointed in 2016 on a five-year deal. He is also an alumnus like Howard and played three years on the football team. Manuel had stints as an AD at Buffalo and Connecticut before he joined Michigan. Achievements and Championships The Michigan Wolverines were one of the most successful teams from the 1960s to the 1980s. Three of their five NCAA tournament finals appearances came in that era, including their only title victory. They also won seven regular-season championships in that time period. Last season, they tied Kansas for the largest jump in AP Poll history, when they went from unranked to #4 within a week. They have won just one NCAA Division 1 title so far, with their victory coming in 1989. Greatest NBA Players The Michigan Wolverines are one of the top colleges when it comes to producing NBA level talent. During the early 90s, the Wolverines boasted of a Fab Five which consisted of Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson. The first three went on to make a huge impact in the NBA and have won many accolades. Over ten Wolverines alumni are currently playing in the NBA. Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson, and Tim Hardaway Jr are some of the most notable ones. Mascot and Uniform The Michigan Wolverines do not have a mascot currently. They had one in the early 1920s, and it was two live wolverines named Biff and Bennie. They were later sent to a zoo and were replaced with a stuffed version. There were a few unofficial mascots over the years: Whiskey, a terrier, and her daughter Brandy had a few halftime show appearances before being discontinued. Students made a costumed mascot called Willy the Wolverine, who ended up getting banned. The team colors of the Michigan Wolverines are maize and blue. Current Roster The Wolverines roster for the 2020-21 season has 17 players.  Position Jersey Number Name Height Weight  G 0 Adrien Nunez 6-6 210  C 1 Hunter Dickinson 7-1 255  F 2 Isaiah Livers 6-7 230  G 3 Zeb Jackson 6-5 180  G 4 Brandon Wade 6-1 185  F 5 Terrance Williams II 6-7 240  G 12 Mike Smith 5-11 185  G 14 Rico Ozuna-Harrison 5-11 175  G 15 Chaundee Brown Jr. 6-5 215  G 21 Franz Wagner 6-9 220  F 23 Brandon Johns Jr. 6-8 240  F 24 C.J. Baird 6-5 225  G 25 Jace Howard 6-7 210  G 32 Luke Wilson 6-0 175  F 44 Jaron Faulds 6-10 240  F 51 Austin Davis 6-10 250  G 55 Eli Brooks 6-1 185  Schedule Michigan began their 2020-21 season with a 96-82 win against Bowling Green on November 25. They have a 26-game regular season currently that ends with an away game against rivals Michigan State on March 7, 2021. Currently, their record is 4-0. The full schedule is available on the college website. How to contact Michigan Wolverines men&#8217;s basketball? Michigan Wolverines on Twitter: @umichbball Michigan Wolverines on Instagram: @umichbball

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