Former Michigan star with 'Chip on his shoulder…nothing has come easy' shown incredible love after being selected by Brooklyn Nets
Danny Wolf, a 7-foot forward from the University of Michigan, was drafted 27th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old, known for his guard-like skills, seamlessly transitioned from the Ivy League to the Big Ten, becoming a key playmaker […]
Danny Wolf, a 7-foot forward from the University of Michigan, was drafted 27th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old, known for his guard-like skills, seamlessly transitioned from the Ivy League to the Big Ten, becoming a key playmaker for the Wolverines in his lone season.
The crowd in Brooklyn was excited to hear Wolf would be a Net, and it got even better when the big man and his family got on TV to talk about his journey. There's no double Wolf will fit in.
"His entire life, he's had a chip on his shoulder, & nothing for Danny has come easy, and he's a hard worker," Wolf's mom bragged after her son was selected.
Wolf averaged 13.2 points, led the Big Ten with 9.7 rebounds, and contributed 3.6 assists per game, shooting 49.7% from the field. His 15 double-doubles tied for the conference lead, earning him All-Big Ten Second Team honors and a spot as a finalist for the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year award.
His ball-handling, crafty passing, and step-back jumpers, paired with a dynamic pick-and-roll partnership with teammate Vlad Goldin, boosted Michigan’s offense.
The selection marks Wolf as the 32nd first-round pick in Michigan’s history and the first under head coach Dusty May, who attended the draft alongside assistants Mike Boynton Jr., Kyle Church, Justin Joyner, Akeem Miskdeen, and Drew Williamson to support Wolf, one of 24 players invited to the draft’s green room.
