Nimari Burnett - College Basketball News & Rumors

Quiet as Wolverines roll Burnett posted five points (2-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 89-61 victory over Villanova.

Impact Burnett has now scored five points in two straight outings. Michigan hasn't needed him to do much more, but the guard was cold Tuesday night against Villanova, especially from distance. With how deep this Wolverines' roster is, and with how many different ways they can hurt you, there will be different contributors on different nights, and Burnett is no exception to that rule.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson scores 22 as No. 3 Michigan routs Rutgers 101-60

Morez Johnson Jr. scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, and No. 3 Michigan won its fifth consecutive game by 25 or more points, beating Rutgers 101-60

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

No. 7 Michigan dominates No. 12 Gonzaga 101-61 to win Players Era Championship

Yaxel Lendeborg had 20 points and 11 rebounds as No. 7 Michigan routed No. 12 Gonzaga 101-61 to win the Players Era Championship

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

No. 7 Michigan routs No. 21 Auburn 102-72 in Players Era Championship

Roddy Gayle Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg both scored 17 points as No. 7 Michigan routed No. 21 Auburn 102-72 in the second round of the Players Era Championship

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Posts season high in blowout Burnett ended with 15 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 102-72 win over Auburn.

Impact Almost everyone got in on the action in this blowout victory, but Burnett's output was particularly notable, as it was a season-best scoring total and he needed just 19 minutes to do it. Even with Tuesday's effort, Burnett's scoring is still a bit down through six games compared to his last two seasons with the Wolverines, and it's not particularly encouraging from a fantasy perspective that he has yet to see more than 21 minutes in a single contest this year.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Michigan routs San Diego State 94-54 in Las Vegas in Players Era

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 15 points and No. 7 Michigan routed San Diego State 94-54 on Monday night in the opening round of the Players Era tournament

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Transfers Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. have double-doubles as No. 6 Michigan wins at TCU

Transfer forwards Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. both had double-doubles and No. 6 Michigan won 67-63 at TCU

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Cans four triples in opener Burnett ended with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Monday's 121-78 victory over Oakland.

Impact Burnett was hot from downtown in Michigan's season-opening blowout win over Oakland. The veteran guard was a 40 percent three-point shooter last season, and he picked up right where he left off Monday night. While the Wolverines' front court has gotten most of the attention this offseason, Burnett will be a crucial piece on the perimeter.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Michigan Turns in Record 1st Half in Rout Over Oakland

A record-breaking performance gave the 7th-ranked Wolverines a big edge in Monday's win over the Grizzlies.

NOVEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

No. 7 Michigan Turns in Record 1st Half in Rout Over Oakland

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. No. 7 Michigan Wolverines Highlights | FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Nimari Burnett details return to Michigan, looks ahead to 2025-26 Wolverines basketball season Nimari Burnett will be a key piece for Michigan basketball next season.

MAY 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan guard Nimari Burnett announces return to Michigan for 2025-26 season Burnett has started 69 straight games for the Wolverines, and averaged 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this past season.

APRIL 21 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan basketball's Nimari Burnett announces he'll return to Ann Arbor for final season Nimari Burnett, who was a grad student in 2024, has announced on his social media he will return to the Wolverines for a sixth collegiate se...

APRIL 21 • FREEP.COM

Nimari Burnett announces return to Michigan basketball for 2025-26 season The holdover from the Juwan Howard is back for a second year in the Dusty May era.

APRIL 21 • USATODAY.COM

Running it back in Ann Arbor Burnett will return to Michigan in 2025-2026, per Brock Heilig of Rivals.com.

Impact Burnett was an every-game starter in head coach Dusty May's first year at the helm in Ann Arbor. The guard averaged 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists while posting 48/76/40 shooting splits. His return is huge for the Wolverines as they try to build off a highly successful year in the first season of May's tenure.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan basketball leaves the door open for Nimari Burnett return: 'We want him back' Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May said the Wolverines are hoping for a 2025-26 return from Nimari Burnett

APRIL 9 • FREEP.COM

Dusty May, Michigan players break down Sweet Sixteen loss to No. 1 Auburn After the game, Michigan coach Dusty May, Vlad Goldin, Danny Wolf and Nimari Burnett met with reporters to look back on the loss, the Wolver...

MARCH 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

Top-seeded Auburn rallies in 2nd half, beats Michigan 78-65 in Sweet 16 of March Madness

Freshman Tahaad Pettiford and senior Denver Jones turned in dazzling performances when it mattered most, rallying top-seeded Auburn to a 78-65 victory over Michigan in the Sweet 16...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Dusty May saves faltering Michigan program and returns Wolverines to prominence with Sweet 16 berth

Basketball fans around the country are learning what those in Michigan and Florida already know

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Texas A&M Aggies and Michigan Wolverines meet in NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Productive versus Wisconsin Burnett logged eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist.

Impact Burnett had a solid all-around outing Sunday and helped lead Michigan to victory in the Big 10 Tournament Championship. He scored a combined 25 points across the team's three games in the Big 10 Tournament and will look to keep producing Thursday versus UC San Diego during the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Michigan takes on No. 8 Michigan State after Goldin's 20-point performance

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

No. 13 Maryland visits No. 17 Michigan following Queen's 23-point showing

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Sinks game winner Burnett supplied 20 points (6-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 84-82 win over Rutgers.

Impact Burnett cashed in on a 24-foot three pointer as time expired, closing with 20 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal during Thursday's win over the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in all 28 games this season, averaging 10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and one steal on 26.6 minutes per game. Burnett and the Wolverines will look to stay on track during Sunday's showdown with the Fighting Illini.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Burnett's buzzer-beater gives No. 15 Michigan 84-82 win over Rutgers ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers on Thursday...

FEBRUARY 28 • THESTAR.COM

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