We now know the status of two of three Michigan basketball players who could potentially depart the program this offseason.
Kind of.
On Sunday, the Wolverines got something of a positive surprise when star center Hunter Dickinson took to social media to express that he will be returning for his junior season — something that seemed unfathomable a year ago, barring complete collapse on the court, production-wise (which, of course, didn’t happen). But the question has remained: what would Moussa Diabate and Caleb Houstan do?
The deadline to enter the NBA draft has since come and gone, but neither first-year player expressed on their own social media accounts what they would do. But on Monday, Michigan basketball released Diabate’s choice.
In a graphic sharing his plans, Diabate has opted to enter the NBA draft, but he is reportedly doing so with the option to return to the maize and blue.
For a player like Diabate who showed flashes, this is the right move, as he can get crucial feedback — as Dickinson did a year ago — and then make an informed decision as to what he plans to do.
With that in mind, stay tuned.
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