Justin Pippen may transfer to UConn Huskies
The Michigan Wolverines are experiencing a fresh start under their new coach, Dusty May. May previously led Florida Atlantic University to the Final Four. He recently helped Michigan win the Big Ten Tournament Championship against the Wisconsin Badgers. Late-game drama marked their path to the championship. Freshman Tre Donaldson made a crucial layup just before time expired to secure the win. As college sports evolve, the transfer portal is now open, and over 500 players have already entered. Among those is Justin Pippen, a freshman at Michigan and son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. This choice diverges from his brother Scottie Pippen Jr., who played in the SEC. Justin has several potential schools to consider, with one option being the defending national champions. Dan Hurley, the coach of the Huskies, worries that some of his players might transfer after winning two national titles in a row. This year, the Huskies were a No. 8 seed in the tournament but were eliminated in the Round of 32 by No. 1 Florida. Joining the Huskies could offer Justin a strong chance to pursue national championships in future seasons.