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Junior Maddie Nolan is the most suitable replacement for the void that Johnson’s departure leaves in the Wolverine backcourt. Brown will have to carry a substantial portion of the scoring load for Michigan to succeed. Despite missing a large chunk of the season due to COVID-19, Brown proved to be a dynamic scorer last season, averaging 18.2 points per game while shooting 52.3% from the field. Leigha Brown is expected to return to her starting role as well. She looked aggressive and confident against Grand Valley State in an exhibition game last Thursday, though, so if this confidence continues into the regular season, Dilk can take a major step forward. She averaged a team-high 3.9 assists last season, but her numbers regressed slightly from the year prior. With the Wolverines facing a loaded Big Ten conference and what could possibly be the toughest non-conference schedule in program history, they will rely heavily on the experience prevalent on this year’s roster.ĭilk is a lock to start at the point guard position.

Their presences will be missed, but Michigan has a strong supporting class returning and four new freshmen joining the team as well. Brown led the team in blocks (19) by a wide margin, and Johnson averaged just under a steal a game.

Johnson and Brown were both major contributors on the defensive end as well. After graduating Akienreh Johnson and Hailey Brown 一 who averaged a combined 18.9 points per game last season 一 the Wolverines have gaps in both the frontcourt and the backcourt that must be filled. This leaves two starting spots that need to be filled. Coach Kim Barnes Arico will be returning three of last season’s starters for their senior campaigns: forward Naz Hillmon, wing Leigha Brown and guard Amy Dilk.

After Michigan’s third-consecutive NCAA tournament appearance - and its first Sweet Sixteen appearance ever - the 11th-ranked Wolverines seem poised for another successful campaign.