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Former Michigan center Vlad Goldin impresses in debut with Miami Heat

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 10:06 AM ET

Former Michigan basketball center Vlad Goldin debuted for the Miami Heat on Saturday in the California Class Summer League. Goldin came off the bench and gave plenty of energy, putting up an efficient line in his debut.

In 12 minutes, Goldin scored seven points on 3-of-6 shooting. He also grabbed three rebounds and dished out one assist. Pelle Larson led the Heat, scoring 18 points in an 82-69 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

VLAD pic.twitter.com/S3Albl5OYG
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 5, 2025

Goldin, who starred at Michigan for one season, went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 7-foot center was expected to get selected in the late part of Round 2, but instead, Goldin was able to pick where he ended up as a free agent. After playing three seasons at Florida Atlantic under Dusty May, he is back in Florida, where his career really took off.

After starting his career with Texas Tech, Goldin transferred to FAU, where he helped lead the Owls to the Final Four. After coming to Ann Arbor, Goldin led the Wolverines, averaging 16.6 points. He also grabbed seven rebounds per game, and shot a career-best 33% from deep.

After signing a UDFA contract with the Heat, he hopes to showcase enough to crack an NBA roster next season.

It has begun. Vladislav Goldin played 14 minutes off the bench with seven points, three rebounds, and an assist as the @MiamiHEAT defeated @spurs, 82-69, in the @NBASummerLeague California Classic opener

Box Score: https://t.co/PWgwqEDJhL #GoBlue x #ProBlue pic.twitter.com/w1PH7qqD59
— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) July 5, 2025