BlueinTC

June 15th, 2014 at 9:11 AM ^

Tweets of recruits or guys like Sam Webb, and I'm sure Umhoops will.have updates. I'm sure they will get posted here, as well, by any of the vast mgoblogger community.

 

Raoul

June 15th, 2014 at 10:39 AM ^

On Friday's recruiting roundup (podcast; skip to 11:02), Sam Webb gave an off-the-top-of-his-head rundown of who he thinks will get offers: Derryck Thornton Jr., Cassius Winston, Jamal Murray, T.J. Leaf, and Tyus Battle.

He also mentioned Caleb Swanigan, the 6-8 five-star center out of Fort Wayne. Although it was reported that Swanigan is reclassifying to 2015, that may not have actually happened yet. So Sam believes that Beilein & Co. have still been treating him like a 2016 and that they'll now offer him.

ypsituckyboy

June 15th, 2014 at 2:04 PM ^

Te coaches will keep in touch with him, but I don't think anything will happen with him unless he displays a lot of improvement this summer on the athleticism/quickness/motor part of his game. He's got good touch for a big man, but from his tape looks easily gassed and quite flat-footed. He's young though so that could very well improve as he gets stronger.

DingoBlue

June 15th, 2014 at 3:53 PM ^

Derryck Thornton Jr. (Rivals confirmation, Scout confirmation and reaction)

Tyus Battle (247 confirmation)

Jon Teske (Rivals confirmation)

Cassius Winston (Scout confirmation)

Seth Towns (confirmed via his twitter)

TJ Leaf (expected to happen 6pm Pacific, 9pm Eastern)

Very impressive list of offers.  The staff looks like they are interested in getting at least 4 if not 5 committments in the class.  PG (Thornton, Winston), SG (Battle), Wings (Leaf, Towns), and Big (Teske).  Could see another complete class a la 2012 that can play on the floor all at once.

EDIT: The only other prospect I think I personally really want them to offer is SG Jamal Murray.  Quentin Goodin is another PG prospect who may be in line for an offer down the line in the summer.

DingoBlue

June 15th, 2014 at 4:17 PM ^

But he seems to be another case of "big man who suffered injury and is recovering"

Recently added an OSU offer.  Considering he's an Ohio native, that may just mean they are making the local effort, but I think it's a worthwhile offer.  We're not in on any high profile big targets like we are with guards and wings.  Good chance that Doyle, Wilson, and possibly Donnal are still around to play the 5 that season, so no need for immediate impact.

http://www.umhoops.com/2014/06/15/ohio-big-man-jon-teske-adds-michigan-offer/

cm2010

June 15th, 2014 at 5:31 PM ^

If Beilein offered him this early, then he knows Teske and his ability pretty well. If he's about to blow up, wouldn't you want to be one of the first guys to offer?

If Ohio State has already offered, and Purdue and Indiana are showing interest, then clearly the competition knows who he is. Who cares if the services and fans don't know who he is? Maybe the kid won't be that good, but the fact that the services don't know who he is doesn't really mean anything at this point in the process.

DingoBlue

June 15th, 2014 at 5:42 PM ^

meaning that I have seen very very little game film about him.  I have definitely heard his name on pay sites and on UMHoops.com repeatedly.  I've gotten the impression that the staff want another big in 2015/2016, but they aren't looking for someone as blue chip as McGary ended up being.  I would be happy with a legit 6-10, possible 6-11 big man who seems to have better length than either Donnal or Doyle.

MGoChippewa

June 15th, 2014 at 5:47 PM ^

and it very well may turn out just fine.  I just don't get the hurry to offer him on the first day.  With two years before the class gets on campus, why not try and work on someone like Omari Spellman or Caleb Swanigan, both of which should have higher ceilings.

DingoBlue

June 15th, 2014 at 5:58 PM ^

I have gotten the impression with this coaching staff that their message of players who are "Breaking down the doors to play at Michigan" is more truth than coachspeak.  They may really feel that Teske is a much more likely commit than Swanigan and Spellman.  Therefore, if he commits, it gives them more time in the 2016 class to work on their other prospects.  Not saying that I agree with that process on every level, but just indicating what I believe to be the possible reasoning.

MGoChippewa

June 15th, 2014 at 6:04 PM ^

I have no problem being wrong here (which is so far off nobody's going to remember either way), but I don't get why people can't even fathom questioning something Beilein does.  I don't think I expressed any vitriol over the move, just said I wasn't wild about it.  Beilein's been wrong before and I'm just saying I think Teske might be more Vogrich/Brundidge than Caris LeVert.  Having blind faith in something is generally a bad idea.  (Last part of this isn't directed specifically at you, DingoBlue)

DingoBlue

June 15th, 2014 at 6:11 PM ^

I definitely recognize the issue with blind faith in this case.  Brundidge was a miss, and I definitely have some issue with John Beilein's plans at end of half and end of game situations (no fouling @ Wisconsin 2013 with fouls to give rings a bell).  I actually was not expecting Teske to get an offer, but his was the name that most pops up for big men in 2016 that Michigan has shown interest in.  I think they definitely could have waited on the offer, but I'm certainly intrigued by the possibility of him committing and its implications.

trueblueintexas

June 15th, 2014 at 6:37 PM ^

MGoChippewa, this is not a specific attack on you, but you hit on one of my irritations. There is a big difference between one expert questioning the actions of another expert (I.e. Bill Self or Coach K questioning Beilein) vs. someone who has never coached at a high level questioning Beilein.
If you are a DI or even DIII coach, congrat's, good luck on your upcoming season, and thank you for your insight.
And yes, I am an expert on questioning other people's actions.

Young John Beilein

June 15th, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^

I don't know, he looks fluid, and there aren't too many prospects out there at 6'11 (or a legit 6'10, more likely).  I really like the way he gathers the ball after the two blocks in his video and he's already looking up to break.  If the coaches want him after seeing him at camp, I'm on board.