People are saying good things about the recent play of DJ Wilson and Kam Chatman
I figure we're a little desperate for good news, so I'm posting this article containing reviews of the recent play of Wilson and Chatman. I don't want to steal any of UMHooops' thunder, so please click on the link (I also don't know how to block quote). A preview, though: One scout-type person noted that Wilson recently showed athleticism of a type he hadn't before, and another scout-type person called Chatman "one of the most cerebral" players in his class.
December 30th, 2013 at 4:17 PM ^
Great news. Doesn't surprise me at all considering Beilein's track record, but I'm excited to see what these kids can do!
December 30th, 2013 at 6:03 PM ^
December 30th, 2013 at 4:18 PM ^
next year's team will be sick assuming McGary comes back to improve his draft stock.
December 30th, 2013 at 4:26 PM ^
If you're McGary, and you get back to 100% after the back surgery, do you go back for your Jr year (redshirt Soph for eligibility purposes) of college and try to prove that you're a lottery pick or do you go to the NBA where you'll likely be a 2nd round draft pick due to the injury history?
December 30th, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^
I won't blame him if he goes, but I think conventional wisdom says his stock would be higher if he played a full healthy season after the surgery. There is also the consideration for how competitive this upcoming draft will be.
December 30th, 2013 at 4:49 PM ^
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December 30th, 2013 at 4:19 PM ^
i am not done feeling terrible about 2013
December 30th, 2013 at 4:20 PM ^
hopefully Mitch sticks around!
December 30th, 2013 at 4:20 PM ^
Tweeted this the other day: video highlights of Kameron Chatman from recent tourney game in which he scored 28 points and hit the game-winning shot with 3.1 seconds left in OT. He's #3 in white.
December 30th, 2013 at 4:48 PM ^
A 6-7 lefty. Where have we seen that before?
December 30th, 2013 at 4:21 PM ^
I do appreciate the tag "good news?"
December 30th, 2013 at 4:23 PM ^
the word that sticks out to me was "length." A kid with size that can stretch out is something I've seen used against Michigan more times than I care to see. Some of our own to fight it with will be nice to have more of.
December 30th, 2013 at 5:15 PM ^
While the 2014 B-Ball class may not be as star studded as 2012 (or 2013, relatively speaking), it's full of great multi-year players that will be key building blocks going forward. With Chatman, Donnal, and Wilson, the wing-forward (3 and 4) depth going ahead will be great.
IMHO, biggest priority for the 2015 class right now is a high-caliber SG. Kennard would fit the bill, but seems destined for UK. Coleman is my hope there. Also will need a solid big, not sure yet who would be my first choice that's viable (not holding my breath on Zimmerman for now).
December 30th, 2013 at 5:33 PM ^
These guys might not be the typical "blue chip" prospects that the likes of Kentucky and Duke land every year, but I don't care. Beilein will have them playing at a top level before all is said and done.
December 31st, 2013 at 1:32 AM ^
is ranked in the top 30 so he's considered to be a blue chip. He chose Michigan over Arizona. Basically the west coast schools wanted him and Michigan got him.
December 30th, 2013 at 8:25 PM ^
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