Michigan basketball ‘can’t put a price tag’ on what Will Tschetter brings to team

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Another Michigan basketball lead had nearly evaporated, yet there he stood on the sidelines, pumping his arms in the air, encouraging the Crisler Center crowd to stand up.

Will Tschetter, the senior forward and heartbeat of the Wolverines, was the first player standing along the U-M bench. Almost immediately, the rest of his team soon followed his lead, pleading with the fans to come to life and help the defense create a stop, up by just two points in the closing minutes of Wednesday’s pivotal Big Ten contest.

On cue, seconds later, Oregon’s Jackson Shelstad threw the ball out of bounds for a turnover. The visitors never had the ball with a chance to take the lead again.

Michigan forward Will Tschetter (42) celebrates 80-76 win over Oregon at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

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It wasn’t easy, but the Wolverines downed the Ducks, 80-76, needing every one of Will Tschetter’s season-high and game-high 17 points in the process.

“He had 17 points in 16 minutes, so very efficient player,” Danny Wolf said as he looked at the box score shortly after his 10th double-double (15 points, 12 rebounds) of the season. “But outside of basketball, just his energy, his charisma, his leadership, it’s invaluable.

“You can’t put a price tag on it, we’re lucky to have him to say the least.”

Michigan forward Will Tschetter (42) talks to guard Tre Donaldson (3) at a timeout against Oregon during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

On the court production

Though he may be most valuable off the court, what he does on it is pretty good, too.

Tschetter checked into Wednesday’s game with the Wolverines down a couple points. Less than 40 seconds after stepping on the court, though, he drilled a 3-pointer from the right wing. Soon after, he had a swing pass to an open Nimari Burnett, who hit a 3 to gave U-M a 13-9 lead.

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Author : Detroit Free Press

Publish date : 2025-02-06 11:10:00

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