The Latest Michigan Basketball Recruiting News

Get the latest Michigan Basketball Recruiting news, analysis and highlights on the top prospects

The latest news on Michigan Basketball recruiting

The Michigan Wolverines basketball team is making waves on the recruiting trail as they continue to land some of the top prospects in the nation. The most recent commit is five-star point guard Mike Smith, who chose Michigan over offers from Duke, Kansas, and UCLA.

Smith is ranked as the No. 9 overall player in the class of 2018 by 247Sports, and gives Michigan one of the best backcourts in the country for next season. He joins a recruiting class that includes forwards Ignas Brazdeikis and Brandon Johns, as well as guard David DeJulius.

The Wolverines are also in the mix for several other top recruits including five-star small forward Zion Williamson and five-star Power Forward Bol Bol With National Signing Day still weeks away, it should be an exciting finish to the recruiting season for Michigan basketball fans.

Updates on Michigan’s top recruits

The Michigan Basketball team is looking to add some top recruits to its roster for the upcoming season Here are the Latest Updates on some of the team’s top targets:

5-star center Hunter Dickinson is scheduled to visit Michigan on October 16th. The Wolverines are one of the schools Dickinson is considering, along with Duke, Florida State and Virginia.

4-star forward Isaiah Todd has already taken an official visit to Michigan and is expected to make a decision on his college choice soon. Michigan is considered one of the frontrunners for Todd, along with Oklahoma State and Memphis.

5-star point guard Cole Anthony is also considering Michigan as one of his potential college destinations. Anthony is scheduled to visit Ann Arbor on October 19th. Other schools in contention for Anthony’s services include Duke, Kentucky, and North Carolina

Profiles on Michigan’s top recruits

Michigan’s Basketball Recruiting class is starting to take shape. John Beilein has already secured commitments from five-star point guard Rumel Dailey and four-star power forward Coleman Jennings. Here are profiles on each of Michigan’s top recruits

Rumel Dailey:
Dailey is a 6’3″, five-star point guard from Detroit, Michigan. He is ranked as the No. 1 point guard in the 2020 class by ESPN. Dailey is a pure point guard who excels at running an offense and setting up his teammates for scoring opportunities. He has good size and strength for his position, and he is a very good shooter, especially from three-point range

Coleman Jennings:
Jennings is a 6’8″, four-star power forward from Chicago, Illinois. He is ranked as the No. 30 power forward in the 2020 class by ESPN. Jennings is a versatile forward who can score inside and out. He has a good feel for the game and is an excellent rebounder. Jennings needs to continue to work on his Strength and Conditioning in order to reach his full potential at the college level.

Highlights of Michigan’s top recruits

Michigan’s top recruits for the 2020 class according to 247Sports Composite:

• 5-star center Hunter Dickinson from DeMatha Catholic High School (MD)

• 4-star point guard Zeb Jackson from Pickerington Central high school (OH)

• 4-star small forward Terrance Williams from University Laboratory School (LA)

• 4-star power forward Jace Howard from Mount St. Joseph’s high school (MD)

Analysis of Michigan’s top recruits

Michigan’s basketball Recruiting Class is ranked No. 1 in the nation by multiple outlets. Here’s a look at the top recruits

-5-star center Hunter Dickinson: A 7-footer from Virginia, Dickinson is the No. 1 center in the country and a McDonald’s All-American. He’s a versatile big man who can score inside and out, and is a good rebounder and shot blocker. He’s expected to be a major contributor right away for the Wolverines.

-5-star point guard Zeb Jackson: Jackson is a 6-foot-3 point guard from Ohio who is rated as the No. 2 point guard in the country. He’s an explosive scorer who can also dish out assists, and is considered one of the best pure shooters in the class. He should see significant playing time as a freshman.

-4-star small forward Terrence Shannon: Shannon is a 6-foot-6 wing from Chicago who is ranked as the No. 4 Small Forward in the country. He’s an excellent shooter with good athleticism, and has the potential to be a very good defender. He figures to be a key rotational player for Michigan as a freshman.

Where Michigan’s top recruits are headed

The latest Michigan basketball recruiting news has the Wolverines landing five-star point guard Julien Levin. Levin is the No. 2 point guard in the class of 2020 and the No. 9 player overall, according to 247Sports Composite Rankings He chose Michigan over Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina

What Michigan’s top recruits are saying

The Michigan basketball team is putting together another strong recruiting class and fans are always eager to hear what the top recruits have to say. Here are some of the latest updates from Michigan’s top recruits

Four-star forward Isaiah Livers is excited about the opportunity to play for Michigan: “It’s always been a dream of mine to play for Michigan. They have a great basketball tradition and I’m looking forward to being a part of it.”

Five-star guard Jared Butler is also looking forward to playing for the Wolverines: “I’m really excited about the opportunity to play at Michigan. It’s a great program with a lot of history and tradition, and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

Four-star center Hunter Dickinson is impressed with Michigan’s Coaching Staff “They’re really down to earth and they know what they’re doing. They’re going to help me develop as a player and I’m really looking forward to working with them.”

How Michigan’s top recruits are performing

Michigan’s top recruits are having a great season. Here’s a look at how they are performing:

--Josh Jackson is averaging 19.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game for the Detroit Pistons He is shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from three-point range.

-Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 16.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game for the Memphis Grizzlies He is shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from three-point range.

--Marvin Bagley III is averaging 24.1 points and 11.5 rebounds per game for the Sacramento Kings He is shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from three-point range

What the experts are saying about Michigan’s top recruits

The latest Michigan Basketball Recruiting news has been focused on the Wolverines’ top recruits. Experts are high on Michigan’s class, which includes five-star Point guard Tyus Battle, four-star small forward Isaiah Livers, and four-star power forward Xavier Tillman.

Battle, who is ranked as the No. 8 player in the class of 2018 by ESPN, is a versatile guard who can score from anywhere on the court. Livers is a do-it-all forward who can shoot, rebound, and play defense Tillman is a physical post player who is a force on the glass.

All three players are ranked in the top 100 of the 2018 class by ESPN, and they will be key pieces in Michigan’s quest to return to the NCAA tournament

Where Michigan’s top recruits stand in the rankings

The latest Michigan basketball recruiting news has the Wolverines’ top recruits ranking near the top of their respective classes.

Five-star power forward Matthew Hurt is the No. 2 player in the 247Sports Composite for 2019 and the No. 1 player in the state of Minnesota. He visited Ann Arbor for Michigan’s win over Smu on Dec. 30 and is scheduled to visit again for the Feb. 3 game against Wisconsin.

Four-star point guard Tyger Campbell is the No. 66 player in the 247Sports Composite for 2018 and the No. 5 point guard in his class. He attends La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind., the same school that produced 2017 Michigan signee Isaiah Livers.