Awards and Honors: Mendez, Miller, Sasaki Named B1G Players to Watch

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Raymundo Mendez (Michigan Photography)

Awards and Honors: Mendez, Miller, Sasaki Named B1G Players to Watch

8/11/2025 8:49:00 AM | Men's Soccer

By: Alex Whisnant

Aug. 19 -- Raymundo Mendez, Nolan Miller, Shuma Sasaki

Big Ten Players to Watch
» Raymundo Mendez joins the Wolverines from Seattle Pacific, where he was named conference player of the year and landed on the first team in 2024.
» Nolan Miller is entering his senior season at defender for the Maize and Blue, notching 10 points in three years at U-M.
» Shuma Sasaki transferred to Michigan from University of the Cumberlands. The graduate student registered 49 points (12 goals, 25 assists) in four years with the Patriots.

Aug. 11 -- Nolan Miller

United Soccer Coaches Defender to Watch
» Nolan Miller started 20 matches for U-M in 2024, logging 1,659 minutes for the Maize and Blue.
» The senior scored two goals in 2024, including the game-tying goal against Wisconsin to send the Wolverines to the Big Ten Tournament.
» Miller anchored a defense that held opponents to one goal or fewer in 17 matches during the 2024 campaign.