Basketball Recruiting, New ESPNU 100
I know football season is now in full swing but, ESPNU just recently came out with a new top 100 for basketball recruiting in 2011 and Michigan has two players in the top 100 tied with OSU and MSU for the most in the Big Ten. These three schools are also the only Big Ten schools with top 100 commits.
Michigan
No. 52 Carlton Brundidge
No. 92 Trey Burke
Michigan State
No. 16 Branden Dawson
No. 96 Brandan Kearney
Ohio State
No. 39 LaQuinton Ross
No. 63 Shannon Scott
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/rankings
September 7th, 2010 at 8:44 PM ^
It is good to hear that our class is getting some recognition from the recruiting services. I am pretty sure both Burke and Brundridge are in the Rivals Top 150 as well. This looks good for the fans and more importantly future players looking at these rankings to figure out who they might be playing with.
September 7th, 2010 at 9:13 PM ^
Not to mention Dominique Pointer is #53 who it's been said Michigan likely leads for, and they are in on #54 Amir Williams too!
September 7th, 2010 at 9:42 PM ^
Amir Williams is almost assuredly going out of state. Rivals has been down on our chances with him for months now.
/not trying to be a wet blanket
September 7th, 2010 at 10:03 PM ^
Oh I'm aware of the longshot possibility for landing Amir, but he plays AAU ball with Brundidge and Pointer so I would not discount too much the influence they could have on him if they both were on board with Michigan. (And yes, I'm aware we don't have enough scholarships for all 3 but I think they would find a way to make it work if they could get all 3)
September 7th, 2010 at 9:22 PM ^
Still more evidence that Beilein's recruiting continues to steadily improve. I like the way things are shaping up for the 2011-12 season.
September 7th, 2010 at 9:58 PM ^
I guess this puts to rest the idea that Beilein can't recruit solid players. Whether that translates to wins is still up in the air, but if Amaker got 6 years (and with Brandon showing a similar reluctance to fire coaches quickly) I'd be shocked if Beilein doesn't get at least 5 to try and put something together.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:01 PM ^
Please please please please please let me see a "hello: Dominique Pointer" page on Mgoblog fairly soon. He would be a great addition to the team and provides much needed athleticism and length. Pointer, Burke, and Brundidge would be our best class since Sims, Petway and Harris.