
A true Michigan walk-on success story with academic punch
Brad Anlauf was a 6-foot-4 forward who walked on to Michigan’s men’s basketball team in the 2013-14 season, appearing in 9 games and giving the Wolverines depth, toughness, and a team-first edge. His value was less about box-score production and more about reliability, discipline, and versatility — the kind of glue-guy presence coaches love. He also earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition, which reinforces the idea that he brought maturity and professionalism to the program. If your team wants a hard-nosed role player who embraces whatever job is asked of him, Anlauf fits the bill.