Michigan Basketball 14-15 Roster

Submitted by UofMDieHardsBlog on

Here’s Michigan’s roster for the 2014-15 season:

2 Spike Albrecht 5-11 175 Guard JR Crown Point, Ind. (Northfield Mount Hermon School [Mass.])

3 Kameron Chatman 6-7 210 Guard/Forward FR Portland, Ore. (Columbia Christian HS)


5 D.J. Wilson 6-9 220 Forward FR Sacramento, Calif. (Capital Christian School)\


10 Derrick Walton Jr. 6-0 185 Guard SO Detroit, Mich. (Chandler Park Academy)


11 Andrew Dakich 6-2 190 Guard SO Zionsville, Ind. (Zionsville Community HS)


12 Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman 6-4 175 Guard FR Allentown, Pa. (Catholic Central HS) 


20 Sean Lonergan 6-5 200 Forward SO Fishers, Ind. (Fishers HS)


21 Zak Irvin 6-6 215 Guard/Forward SO Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton Southeastern HS)


22 Duncan Robinson 6-8 190 Guard/Forward SO New Castle, N.H. (Phillips Exeter Academy (N.H.))


23 Caris LeVert 6-7 200 Guard JR Pickerington, Ohio (Central HS)


24 Aubrey Dawkins 6-6 190 Guard/Forward FR Palo Alto, Calif. (New Hampton Prep [N.H.])


30 Austin Hatch 6-6 215 Guard FR Fort Wayne, Ind. (Loyola HS [Calif.])


32 Ricky Doyle 6-9 245 Forward FR Cape Coral, Fla. (Bishop Verot HS)


34 Mark Donnal 6-9 240 Forward RS FR Monclova, Ohio (Anthony Wayne HS)


44 Max Bielfeldt 6-7 245 Forward SR Peoria, Ill. (Notre Dame HS)

Bosch

November 2nd, 2014 at 8:51 AM ^

.....so my comment is near the top of the page.

If you were to visit this guy's blog site, you would see that the host of the site introduces hmself as a 14 year old 8th grader. 

If your initial response is to jump down the throat of someone because you don't understand the value of their board contribution, I think that you probably could benefit from some self reflection.

 

SalvatoreQuattro

November 2nd, 2014 at 9:47 AM ^

so you can see my response.

 

All people see is a guy constantly advertising his blog on blog. As the vast majority of people on here are adults one would not assume that he was 14. I read his first article, was unimpressed, and responded thusly. Should I have investigated further? Yes. But as there are adults who write similiarly or worse than him I assumed--and this is where I erred--that he too was an adult.

I assumed incorrectly and made an ass of myself.

My fault, my bad, mea culpa...however you want to put it. But cut it with the obnoxious hectoring. No one likes finger wavers. You aren't the MgoSchoolMarm.

Bosch

November 2nd, 2014 at 10:23 AM ^

It's easy to jump to conclusions on a blog site where anonymity is the norm, especially when you see that others have already taken the lead with snark and down votes.  That's kind of my whole point for putting this post up at the top..... to try to stop the snowball effect.  If that paints me as some obnixious do gooder, so be it. 

The direction of this thread could have gone completely different if he would have introduced himself in ths OP, although I don't know how many of us would have the wisdom to do that at 14.... and should he have to?

 

SalvatoreQuattro

November 2nd, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^

interlopers. I learned that in my four years here. Maybe we need to be a "kindler, gentler" bunch. I don't know. But I certainly did not intend to mock a teenager who has made a serious effort at blogging. I honestly do feel bad about that. I would never want to discourage someone from writing. 

 

 

UofMDieHardsBlog

November 2nd, 2014 at 11:34 AM ^

Thanks for undertanding, but I lost 106 points, all upvotes are nice, and please do so. Also im 14 and have lined up 5-6 interviews with top recruits and former/current players so You adults who have brains and money cant talk shit. I have spend 0 dollars for the blog. Go read my interviews under the interviews section.

JHendo

November 2nd, 2014 at 11:53 AM ^

This clearly has been a rough post and night for you and your points, but you certainly are not going to gain any fans on this blog snapping at them like that, begging for points and pushing your blog so hard. People here are as interested in new, worthwhile content as they are in being antagonistic. People have humbled themselves and apologized to you, don't make them regret doing that.

I'm impressed that you're doing this at 14, but am not simply going to give you a free pass on it because of it. I very much look forward to seeing your content...once I am convinced it will be worth reading.

UofMDieHardsBlog

November 2nd, 2014 at 11:38 AM ^

LSAclassof2000 who works for mgoblog gave me permission to put my blog in my signature. We talk everyday and hes cool with it. I didnt mean to come across as a advertisment for my blog, just wanted to let everybody know that I have one, and yes im 14 years old.

UofMDieHardsBlog

November 2nd, 2014 at 11:46 AM ^

In case you guys we wondering we do interview, we have done interviews with Graham Glasgow, Tyree Kinnel, Messiah Deweaver, Chris Clark, Darian Roseboro, Erik Swenson, Daryll Stonum(never saw him play, I was too young) Jon Runyan Jr. and Grant newsome. All are on our blog, link below! Go blue

Mr. Yost

November 1st, 2014 at 10:58 PM ^

...he may be able to play it, and SG may be his NBA position. But if he's playing SG for us, who's playing the 3 and the 4? Irvin, Wilson are going to need some help with Donnal, Doyle and Max B taking the minutes at the 5.

APBlue

November 3rd, 2014 at 7:35 AM ^

Many people on here know it, but I'll list these since there seems to be some uncdertainty.

The typical number associations for each position on the floor are:

1. Point Guard

2. Shooting Guard

3. Small Forward

4. Power Forward

5. Center

People who know more than I do can explain what Coach B. does with these spots, For a few reasons, he went with a 1, 2, (2) 3's and  4 (or a 5) most of last year.  

SalvatoreQuattro

November 1st, 2014 at 11:35 PM ^

insightful analysis such as this:

The odds of Brady Hoke remaining as coach are very slim, especially after the resignation of Brandon. It was great to see his team put together an inspired effort for their leader and hopefully this attitude will continue. Michigan has failed to put together 2 solid weeks of football all season. Let’s stay behind Team 135 and help them fight to the finish."

SalvatoreQuattro

November 1st, 2014 at 11:53 PM ^

by being able to write in an engaging manner, offer indepth analysis, and presents your insight in an unique and informative style. This guy does nothing of that. His writing is of middle school quality, his insights are shallow, and gives the reader no indepth analysis. In other words, he gives you no reason to continue reading his blog beyond your initial visit.

If this his dude wants to be a serious blogger he needs to read MgoBlog more and spam less.

CR

November 2nd, 2014 at 12:03 AM ^

and he told me he was up to 203. He will be up to 220 by the time he is ready to play.

He hit 16 threes in a row in drills on Wednesday and told me his goal---over the next year---is to get better with the ball, becoming adept enough to play the 2. 

Coldwater

November 2nd, 2014 at 7:31 AM ^

There is talent in Michigan. Beilein chooses not to go after it very much. Detroit, Flint, and Pontiac aren't what they once were with how talent, but there is still studs out there.



One very negative trend is the top players in Michihan transferring out of state to play elsewhere for better "opportunities"

Victor Valiant

November 1st, 2014 at 11:34 PM ^

Everything is as expected. Could someone fill me in on what Austin Hatch is expected to contribute over his 4/5 years here? I know the tragic story about his family and the plane crashes, but I haven't seen much discussed about his actual basketball ability and expected contributions in the short and long term. It almost seems like it's some kind of taboo subject that nobody wants to mention. Could somebody fill me in? Is there much to go off of?

Victor Valiant

November 2nd, 2014 at 1:51 AM ^

I think it's a fantastic comeback story and I'm glad he's on the team. I just find it frustrating that it's so hard to get good information about him. Everything that's released about him seems so cryptic. I really hope he makes it all the way back though. Quite inspiring.