NBA Sons
Dylan has uncovered another son of a former NBA player who is being recruited by Michigan: Larry Nance Jr. He sounds like an intriguing prospect to be the back-up power forward given that Colton Christian seems like more of a permanent bench warmer.
If only we could find a 7-foot defensive specialist like an Olajuwan or something.
http://www.umhoops.com/2011/02/09/class-of-2011-intro-larry-nance-jr/
It is pretty awesome that we've become a hot bed for former NBA players' sons.
February 9th, 2011 at 8:50 AM ^
I think it's a testament to the respect that the basketball community has for Beilein.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:04 AM ^
Not to correct you but that fact always amazes me.because he was such a great shotblocker
February 9th, 2011 at 9:15 AM ^
What does this have to do with the post you replied to?
February 9th, 2011 at 9:32 AM ^
Michigan recruit a 7-foot Olajuwon.
He clicked the the wrong reply box -- get over it. Even if he did it on purpose (highly unlikely), the last thing MGoBoard needs is thread police.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:39 AM ^
I guess that makes you the Thread Police Police?
February 9th, 2011 at 10:35 AM ^
Sorry that's correct. Using iPhone app I screwed up.
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<br>The unnecessary hostility here is becoming very disappointing.
February 9th, 2011 at 10:38 AM ^
According to NBA.com, wiki, etc, Hakeem was 7'0", 255 lbs.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/hakeem_olajuwon/
Also, a picture with Hakeem, Shaq and David Robinson, and he doesn't look like he is giving up 3 or 4 inches as you suggest he is.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:40 AM ^
Shaq shoes ever. It was all downhill from there.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:47 AM ^
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<br>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnyWar8uOTI at :06 they are standing face to face. Shaq who is 7 1 looks much taller than him. Just saying…plus on google search I found many comments that Hakeem’s height was famously exaggerated.
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February 9th, 2011 at 9:03 AM ^
I think your statement on Colton Christian is a little shortsighted. The kid's just a freshman, and not everyone is a ready-made(ish) player like THJ (who has gone through his own growing pains). Colton is a bit undersized at the 4, but who knows what kind of player he'll be come his senior year.
February 9th, 2011 at 10:12 AM ^
Agreed, give him time. Christian was recruited for a reason and we all knew he was a developmental prospect.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:17 AM ^
didn't end up with Glen Rice, Jr, not that Michigan was hot on him or he was hot on Michigan. He's averaging 29.5 minutes for GT and second leading scorer at 13.2 points.
Also, Juwan Howard, Jr is averaging 21.7 minutes and 9.2 points at WMU as a true freshman. It would have bee nice to have him as a preferred walk on.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:18 AM ^
Haven't seen him on the court this season. Is there something going on I haven't heard of yet? Like still having academic issues, or just not playing?
February 9th, 2011 at 9:22 AM ^
there are not depth issues at guard.
February 9th, 2011 at 10:05 AM ^
is that why Eso Akunne played when Douglass got hurt?
February 9th, 2011 at 10:39 AM ^
also saw some time on reserve as a true freshman. Not a lot, but I do recall him seeing significant minutes in a game or two.
My comment took him into consideration.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:04 AM ^
I'd be willing to bet that Dumars, when healthy, is a bit more skilled than Akunne.
A bit of that assumption is based on his name, but also consider that he was actually rated by the Sites and he was actually offered a D-1 basketball scholarship.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:14 AM ^
is also offered D1 schollie but chose to walk on to Michigan. Akunne also had schollie from Michigan last year. Akunne was Michigan Mr. Basketball finalist which is something that Jordan never accomplished while he's at DCC(granted the team is loaded). Akunne was the first walk on off the bench which tells you the pecking order of walk on players.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:31 AM ^
I couldn't find anything about Akunne receiving a scholarship offer. Do you know which school(s) offered?
February 9th, 2011 at 12:42 PM ^
I seem to recall a few MAC schools offering. Buffalo is the one I specifically remember.
February 10th, 2011 at 2:37 PM ^
Found this in a 2009 annarbor.com article:
Michigan, though, was always the preferred destination for the hometown kid from Gabriel Richard High School. He had offers from most of the Mid-American Conference, Oakland out of the Summit League and began to receive some interest - but no scholarships - from Kansas and Louisville, among others, by the end of his senior season.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:18 AM ^
I would definitely be willing to bet that Dumars last name helped him with the ratings sites.
Lets not give up on the freshman Colton Christian. He will be here a long time.
Does Barkley have any 18 year old sons?
February 9th, 2011 at 11:53 AM ^
Given Barkley's media persona and penchant for publicity he's the last guy I would want as one of the team's NBA dads.
February 9th, 2011 at 12:31 PM ^
"You know, I hate gay people, so I let it be known," (Tim) Hardaway said. "I don't like gay people and I don't like to be around gay people. I am homophobic. I don't like it. It shouldn't be in the world or in the United States."
We can forgive Barkley if his son can hoop.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:33 AM ^
Beilein announced that Dumars is being redshirted. I believe he injured his knee.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:44 AM ^
He had surgery on his right knee before the season and then recently had to have another surgery. From a Jan. 21 annarbor.com article:
Michigan sophomore forward Jordan Dumars looks like he’ll be sitting the rest of the season. The son of Detroit Pistons legend Joe Dumars had another knee surgery Thursday after doctors found another tear in his right knee. Dumars had minor knee surgery before the season while he sat out for the first semester after transferring from South Florida. “He will not be playing at all right now,” Beilein said. “I think he’s in a brace, actually.” Beilein said Dumars will not be at Michigan’s game Saturday against Minnesota and could be out four more weeks — essentially guaranteeing he will redshirt this season. Dumars did not travel to Indiana or Northwestern. “He said it didn’t feel right the whole time he was back,” Beilein said. “Obviously, he was right.”
February 9th, 2011 at 9:40 AM ^
I think it has more to do with the log-jam at guard and him needing more time before being a contributor.
And apparently an injured knee as noted above.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:45 AM ^
As has been pointed out many times on UMHoops, Dumars is unlikely to be a major contributor at any point.
I don't think there's ever been so much fan interest in a walk-on before.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:52 AM ^
While I tend to agree that he probably won't be a major contributor, I think it's fairly obvious why he's receiving more interest from fans than, say, Josh Bartelstein or Corey Person.
February 9th, 2011 at 9:54 AM ^
Dani Wohl
February 9th, 2011 at 11:13 AM ^
much if any at all this season or the next season.
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 AM ^
but how do we feel about McLimans? Potential contributor down the road or permanent bench player?
I feel like in 2-3 years he could see some valuable minutes, but to date Horford & Morgan have showed more potential.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:57 AM ^
He'll probably crack the rotation and give some quality backup minutes eventually, but he's not showing potential to do much more than that. Especially since he's 20 years old as a redshift freshman.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:20 AM ^
Chris Mullin, Jr would probably fit in beautifully in this offense.
Does Pittsnogle have any college age kids yet?
February 9th, 2011 at 11:33 AM ^
I do seem to recall Pittsnogle being married when he was at WVU...