Introducing the Ohio Wolverines, an April Fools' Day joke for the ages
By Troy Smith
Published on April 1, 2026.
Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella company for the Cavaliers and the Kings of India, has revealed the name for its new WNBA franchise, the Ohio Wolverines. The team, which features the same nickname and color scheme as the Michigan Wolverines, is also referred to as the "Michigan Buckeyes". The announcement was part of an April Fools' Day prank. The new team will debut in 2028.
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