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Despite draft success, Michigan's NBA players still looking to break through

As D.J. Wilson’s NBA career begins with tonight's draft, Michigan’s draft success under coach John Beilein will draw attention.

Wilson would be the eighth draft pick in Beilein’s 10 years at Michigan, an impressive achievement, especially if Wilson is a first-round pick, the sixth in the past five years.

But how many of them have lived up to expectations?

Two of them – Mitch McGary and Darius Morris – are out of the league. Last season, only one, Tim Hardaway Jr., averaged double figures in points.

The second-highest draftee, Trey Burke, will be an unrestricted free agent this summer after averaging 5.