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"He was one of the first guys that we tapped for the penalty kill." Michigan has several options to replace Helminen on the unit, where several Wolverines have already seen action, most notably Mike Brown and Michael Woodford. Brandon Kaleniecki and Andrew Ebbett have some experience in man-down situations and will likely see more time this year. Powers also sees an option in expanding the roles of highly talented offensive players, such as Jeff Tambellini and T.J. Hensick, by keeping them on See HELMINEN, Page 15 Incoming freshman Ron Coleman will help fill the void left by Bernard Robinson. kM DIRECTOR: TELLURIDE As- a growing nonprofit w/90-year his- unning educ't programs for high college students, seeks creative self- manage Michigan office. Provide continuity in coordinating pro- ork collaboratively w/volunteers & office in Ithaca, NY. Oversee daily s & small staff for M programs. contacts w/asffiliated institutisons & dit pubs. Req. 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Coleman, who is listed at 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds, is confident he'll be ready to step in and contribute when the sea- son starts in the fall. "The coaches told me to focus on shooting and rebounding, and I think I can do that," Coleman said. "But to take that next step I need to work on quick- ness and ball handling so that I can become more of a slasher-type player." Though he's always been a quiet per- son, Oats sensed that Coleman was becoming more of a presence in his high school team's locker room. "He's not a real vocal kid, but that started to change his senior year," Oats said. "He's always been a leader by example, and this year, he took more of a leadership role and really began to speak up." Now that Bernard Robinson Jr. is a Charlotte Bobcat, Abram, Harris and Daniel Horton are expected to be the starting guards, with Coleman and Sher- rod Harrell as their backups. "He's got a great opportunity to step in and contribute," Oats said. "They lost Bernard, and Ron plays the same posi- tion. He knows the chance is there and he's working hard so that he can step right in and have a great freshman year." For Coleman, Michigan was one of the easiest choices he's ever made. Aside from a visit to Michigan State, he never even considered any other schools. Coleman grew up in Atlanta with his mother but would often visit his uncle and aunt, Jeffrey and Jennifer Robert- son. is Ronuius. And many times, Jef- frey would take Coleman to Crisler. Then, during the summer before ninth grade Coleman moved in with the Robertsons so that he could have a father figure in his life. Coleman quickly got familiar with Michigan basketball. Coleman was on the same AAU team as Abram and Gra- ham Brown, played with Brent Petway and Courtney Sims at a basketball camp and also knew Harris. Before his junior year of high school, Coleman had made his choice. "When coach Amaker came here and started turning around the pro- gram, I knew this was the place for me," Coleman said. "He's a great coach, and I really think he'll help me take that next step." "Some people weren't sure he should have made such a quick decision, but we were happy," Jennifer said. "He said he liked coach Amaker and that was it. We would have supported him wherever he said he wanted to go, but Michigan is a. great school and close by" Coleman is especially excited to get started in Ann Arbor because he feels he was overlooked during high school. Coleman was disappointed to miss out on most awards and All-Star games after his senior year and is using that to fuel him for this year. "He definitely feels like he's been overlooked," Oats said. "On his AAU- team, Joe and Malik got most of the attention, but Ron can play with those two. It's given him extra motivation to show what he can do. 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