"I was just in shock," Wilson told the Free Press over the phone Monday night.
Shortly after, news broke that Beilein had interviewed with the Detroit Pistons for a head coaching job.
In the immediate aftermath of Monday's news, Wilson heard from Michigan's staff — assistant coaches Luke Yaklich, Saddi Washington and DeAndre Haynes.
Wilson, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound small forward, also reached out to Cole Bajema , his fellow signee in the class of 2019.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel 'surprised' by John Beilein's departure to Cleveland Cavaliers, May 13, 2019.
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