Michigan Basketball Star Danny Wolf Gets Nikola Jokic Comparison From NBA Scout

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated Jan 15, 2025 9:50 PM ET

Michigan basketball is undefeated in the Big Ten at 5-0 headed into Thursday night's game at "The Barn" in Minnesota to take on the 0-6 Golden Gophers.

The No. 20 Wolverines are 13-3 overall after sweeping a road trip against UCLA and USC before a home win over the Washington Huskies this past Sunday.

Recently, Wolverines big man and former Yale Bulldogs player Danny Wolf was given a surprising comparison from an anonymous NBA scout that could bode well for his future in the NBA Draft.

Wolf,a 7-foot, 250 pound center from Glencoe, Illinois, has been dubbed a "point center" in recent weeks because of his impressive ball handling and passing skills, similar to the Denver Nuggets' Serbian sensation Nikola Jokic according to the scout.

"I can't remember the last time I saw a college big play that loose and free as a ball-handler and passer," the anonymous scout reportedly said according to draft reporter and analyst Jonathan Givony.

"Looks like how Jokic plays...Doing things in a game that you can't teach guys to do in drills.

"Fundamentally, he's so advanced," the scout added.

Wolf is averaging 12.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists so far this season on 56.5% shooting from the field

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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