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Defend the Block 257 - Justin Pippen
Defend the Block
Published on 8/13/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 8/13/2024
We continue our introductory conversations with new Michigan men's basketball players by chatting with our first true freshman - Justin Pippen. Pippen discusses his growth as a player, the quick recruitment process with Michigan, and his potential fit on the team this season. Then, Brian shares some observations from summer workouts, which ended last week.
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