Corey Person Returning for 5th Season with Michigan Men's Hoops
Saw that Corey Person is returning to the Michigan basketball team for a fifth year to offer some leadership to the team. There’s an intriguing transfer possibility who might’ve been a good fit.
Jake O’Brien, a 6-8 forward who’s got a decent 3-point shot and had been the America East Rookie of the Year in 2009, but has had foot injury problems the past two years, is transferring from Boston University. BU has been banned from the America East conference tournaments because they’re moving to the Patriot League after this year.
There’s a chance he could land at Penn State to play for former BU head coach Patrick Chambers.
The main benefit of Person's 5th year will come in practice. It will be useful for new wings Nick Stausksas and Glenn Robinson III to learn from an experienced, 2-time NCAA tourney appearing player.
On a side note, I think there could be a very real opportunity for Josh Bartelstein or Eso Akunne to pick up some legitimiate minutes at point guard this year.
Plus, unless they plan on redshirting Spike, they might want to get their freshman some PT because Spike likely will see some decent PT in 2014 along with Walton.
This is of course assuming that Albrecht beats out Eso Akunne for the backup point guard position.
"The Curious Case of Corey Person."
The point being how curious that someone should be willing to put in yet another year of being in the background. Confirms the maturity and selflessness that makes his contributions so valuable. First news I've read today that makes me smile.
He's an excellent leader/hype man to have around.
From everything Ive read about this young man, it's a huge thing for U-M, particularly given the loss of senior leadership from last year. Happy for Person, happy for the team.
This is the goal for 90% of student athletes. It gives him another year to compete and another year of advanced education. In the news release from U-M, it said he was looking at taking master's courses. I know he isn't on scholarship but why wouldn't he take advantage of an awesome opportunity?
Person actually does (did) have a scholarship through the Kalamazoo Promise program, which I believe covers four years of tuition. A Michigan Daily article (The Person off the Court) mentions this.
Dammit.