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While it seemed like the Wolverines basketball program had reached critical mass with attrition, it’s not over yet.
It was a big surprise this offseason when point guard-of-the-future David DeJulius opted to transfer to Cincinnati while Colin Castleton — who showed promise in his freshman campaign, but didn’t seem to play as big of a role as sophomore — transferred to Florida.
However, another one seems to be hitting the market, and it’s one who many thought could play a big role eventually in his second season with head coach Juwan Howard.
2019 signee and guard/small forward Cole Bajema is seeking a change of destination, according to The Athletic‘s Brendan Quinn.
Michigan freshman Cole Bajema is in the transfer portal, per the transfer portal.
Appeared in 9 games as a freshman, played 37 minutes. Imagine he’ll look to move closer to home (Lynden, WA). A 6-foot-7 guard with three years of eligibility remaining.
— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) May 6, 2020
According to ESPN, the Washington-native played in 10 games for an average of 3.7 points-per-game, but also with a 57% three-point percentage. He was thought to be a good candidate to give the maize and blue some deep shots in the coming years.
With Bajema’s departure, Franz Wagner is the only member of the 2019 class left, as former signee Jalen Wilson departed after John Beilein resigned to take the Cleveland Cavaliers job.