- Michigan did inquire about Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan. He isn't interested in the job. But he reportedly endorsed former assistant Shaka Smart as the coach the Wolverines should pursue.
There are several connections that could all have played a role in putting him there. That includes a couple of very strong ones that I’ll talk about here. First, Smart was on the same Clemson staff with Michigan’s head strength & conditioning coach Jon Sanderson for three years. Second, Smart attended Kenyon College where he was the roommate of the son of former Michigan athletic director Bill Martin.