BBall Recruiting - 2020 EM 4* Terrance Williams Setting Up Visit
6'6 combo-forward out of DC in the process of setting up an OV to Michigan. Dates being worked out. I'll have more detail about this and other items in the Hoops Recruiting post today/tomorrow
December 10th, 2019 at 8:16 AM ^
Not a superstar athlete, but he has the looks of a really good college player (not a 1 and done). I hope M can get him since Todd is up in the air and there are several open slots for the class.
December 10th, 2019 at 9:18 AM ^
Yep, he seems to have the look of a good 4 year player who has good skill, but never has that NBA height or athleticism
December 10th, 2019 at 8:16 AM ^
Matt, could your provide a quick scouting report? Thanks as always for the info!
December 10th, 2019 at 8:33 AM ^
A very quick comp is Carlos 'Scooby' Johnson (one time target and now Butler commit) with a better jumpshot and a better handle. Terrance is a guy that isn't likely to be league material, but a valuable 3-4 year guy that gets you 10-12ppg and 5-6rebs in college because he's a matchup problem that bullies smaller defenders to the rim while being able to stretch the floor from the perimeter.
December 10th, 2019 at 9:11 AM ^
If he commits and we have a class of Jackson, Todd, Williams and then potentially Dickinson, the 5th guy has to a guard who can shoot right? That seems to be the biggest thing that class would be missing is an elite shooter at guard. I know Todd and Williams can both shoot but from my understanding neither are billed as great shooters.
December 10th, 2019 at 9:20 AM ^
Probably another wing: Christopher or Jace Howard
December 10th, 2019 at 11:49 AM ^
Zeb can't shoot?
Zeb can shoot!
December 10th, 2019 at 1:09 PM ^
Zeb appears to be developing nicely...he continues to improve. He is not a pure shooter. If you watch the highlight film of the 50 worst players in the world they all make 100% of their shots.
December 10th, 2019 at 8:25 AM ^
Guy is a stud, Very high basketball IQ. Plays hard, plays smart, and wins. Seen him play several times for Gonzaga here in the DMV. Solidly built, with ability to hit the 3 and drive to the basket. Reminds many of Kris Jenkins, Villanova grad, who went to the same HS, and made big shots, and made everyone of his teammates better. Very good friends w Hunter Dickinson at DeMatha, who is also likely to Go Blue
December 10th, 2019 at 9:00 AM ^
This is what his tape says...I like this kid a lot. He is not flashy but he is fundamentally sound and just makes the plays-and you need kids like this on your team. His ceiling may be a bit limited but he has a very high floor. That said, he could be a Barkley type player-a powerful pounder and grinder who does everything quite well. Have S&C take this kid to 6'6" 240 and he will pose some serious mismatches-with his ability to both make space inside and drain NBA threes. He looks like a player the opposition underestimates-but he just continues to beat you.
December 10th, 2019 at 2:06 PM ^
At 240 pounds, would he be another round mound of rebound?
December 10th, 2019 at 5:37 PM ^
I got carried away...240 might be a bit much-maybe more like 230. But yes to the "round mound of rebound".
December 10th, 2019 at 9:04 AM ^
One of the things we were wondering about is what Howard would do if bigger targets opted elsewhere. Glad he's still be active. Players like Williams are important to us. Even with Howard, we're not pulling in a class with three 5* year in and year out. Still need program development and depth. Williams fits this to a "t". He'll be here for a minimum of three years. In three years, Zeb and him could be to their team what Simpson and Teske are to this year's.
December 10th, 2019 at 9:28 AM ^
Probably well known, but JH has been in DC over the last week meeting w Williams and Dickinson, and from what I've heard from alums at both Gonzaga and DeMatha these meetings have gone exceptionally well. Both players are 75%+ to be Blue
December 10th, 2019 at 11:44 AM ^
Would be great to get into either of those schools for basketball. I can't recall the last DeMatha or Gonzaga player that went to Michigan for hoops, although I do recall Beilein recruiting more than a handful.
December 10th, 2019 at 12:15 PM ^
If JH visited me and offered me a spot as the team janitor I'd jump at it.
December 10th, 2019 at 1:56 PM ^
I'm here to serve
December 10th, 2019 at 2:08 PM ^
Can you take the rock to the mop bucket?
December 10th, 2019 at 2:02 PM ^
Alright this took me a second. We have a football JH and a basketball JH and at first: “why would harbaugh travel to visit basketball recruits or visit basketball recruits at all?”
He must really love Michigan
December 10th, 2019 at 12:42 PM ^
#basketballschool
December 10th, 2019 at 12:51 PM ^
He reminds me a lot of Grant Williams on Tennessee last year. Undersized PF who can bang down low but also shoot it
December 10th, 2019 at 2:00 PM ^
I recently saw something that said Isaiah Todd was considering playing overseas for a year instead of Michigan. Does anyone know if sam’s paywalled interview touched on that at all? It seems like it’s either Michigan or overseas. And if they somehow land Joshua Christopher, that could keep Isaiah in Ann Arbor.
December 10th, 2019 at 3:12 PM ^
This has always been the case with Todd.
December 10th, 2019 at 7:42 PM ^
It just seemed like it gained more traction from a recent interview though. I saw Sam did one with him as well ($). Was curious if anyone knew if Sam asked him about it.