Derryck Thornton (MBB Recruit) to Reclassify to 2015?

Submitted by MGoChippewa on

Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog is reporting that Louisville has offered 5* PG Derryck Thornton, a Michigan basketball target for the c/o 2016, as a 2015 prospect.  According to Zagoria, Thornton's father has said that it's unlikely he would re-classify, but the family is considering the possibility.  If Thornton does indeed re-classify to 2015, it may help Michigan's chances.  Michigan and Duke are the top two teams for Thornton right now, based on 247's Crystal Ball tool.  Thornton may have some hesitation about committing to Duke before he knows whether or not stud freshman PG Tyus Jones will leave for the NBA.  Same goes for Louisville and Terry Rozier.  Although UofM has their own incumbent at the PG spot, Beilein has played two PGs for long stretches of time this year, an idea that may be attractive to Thornton.

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ijohnb

December 18th, 2014 at 12:08 PM ^

Thornton has been quoted as saying that it will really come down to the Harbaugh decision.  This is really getting out of control now.

Michology 101

December 18th, 2014 at 12:40 PM ^

It’s Harbaugh 24/7 right about now. Though it’s good to see some other Michigan sports related topics show up again.

I really believe we have to get some of these 5 star kids to reach that next level and PG is so important in college. Thornton could be just what we need.

I hope this season doesn’t cause us to take a step back. We were finally starting to make strides and getting the attention of some top basketball recruits.

Though a program has to keep winning for an extended period of time before kids really consider it one of the top programs.

We have to get it together this year, because we can’t afford a season too disastrous and still expect to compete with teams like Duke for top recruits.

drjaws

December 18th, 2014 at 1:01 PM ^

A top PG can take a team a long way (Burke).  Especially a Westbrook type who can score 30 and still dish 8 dimes.  Pull the defense out when he has the rock, draw them in when he drives, then

BOOM

Doyle sitting under the rim eating a grilled cheese with one hand dunking the rock with the other.

Jim Harbaugh

December 18th, 2014 at 2:13 PM ^

I dont think Tyus Jones would have any effect on Thornton... Dukes is starting two PG's right now and being pretty successful. Not to mention how successful previous NCAA championship caliber teams have been winning starting two PG's. Regardless, hope he goes blue no matter what class he is in.

Don

December 18th, 2014 at 2:28 PM ^

on those trips to Nebraska, Rutgers, and Maryland. Like I said, taking a dump in a Greyhound bus toilet is an experience in luxurious defecation with an iPad in your lap.