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Jalen Rose ranks No. 8 among Michigan basketball players since 1989

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Jalen Rose ranks No. 8 among Michigan basketball players since 1989
Summary

Jalen Rose is ranked No. 8 in a list of the top-25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989. He was a key member of the iconic Fab Five and remains a prominent figure for the program. During his three seasons as a starter, Rose set the freshman scoring record, averaging 17.6 points per game. His contributions included performances in the NCAA tournament that solidified his legacy, despite the team not winning a national title. The series detailing this ranking continues, highlighting players' impact on the program.

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  • •Jalen Rose is celebrated for his outstanding college career.
  • •He was a prominent scorer for the Fab Five in the early 1990s.
  • •Rose set the freshman scoring record with 597 points.
  • •He averaged 19.9 points during his junior year, earning All-Big Ten honors.
  • •This ranking series continues to evaluate Michigan's basketball legends.
Latest Updates
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 1
  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 2
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 4
  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 5
  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 6
  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 8
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Michigan Basketball couldn’t have won the national championship this year without the contributions of the No. 4 player on our offseason list of the Top 25 best Wolverines since 1989:

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Our offseason series ranking the top-25 Michigan men’s basketball players continues with maybe the biggest brand in the history of the program at No. 8:

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We’re down to our final two players in our offseason series ranking the Top-25 players for Michigan Basketball since 1989. Here’s the runner-up:

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