The University of Michigan has reached out to Rhode Island transfer Fatts Russell, according to ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello, who reported on Thursday through sources the talented guard has heard from several major programs about his services for the upcoming 2021-22 season.
"He's heard from Oregon, Gonzaga, Michigan, Maryland, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Penn State and Arizona State since entering the portal last night," Borzello tweeted. "First-team All-Atlantic 10 last season, third-team this season."
Russell led Rhode Island in scoring this season, averaging 14.7 points per game as a slashing guard. He started 22 of 23 games as a veteran backcourt player and also pitched in 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals per game.