2019 MBB Recruiting: 6'6" G Cole Bajema
Beilein was out in the Seattle area watching him yesterday. Looks like Bajema may even be up to 6'7" now. Hhandles the ball decently for that size. Skinny as a rail and plenty of room to add weight. Not a superior athlete, but most of the video is at least a year old and the kid looks like he was a really late bloomer so it's hard to say where's he at now on that front. Gonna need to start that shooting motion higher and move it closer to his body, but, again, that's partially growth/strength related.
Currently a 2* and the only offer I can find is San Francisco, although I recall seeing somewhere that one of the directional Washington schools offered.
No idea how Beilein goes about projecting out these late bloomer types. I'd look at this tape and have no idea what level this kid should play at in 2-3 years.
I would prefer Rocket Watts to close out the class. McDaniels is not a realistic option IMO. I believe the internet rumors with Watts are that his dad is pro UM but there are some other "outside factors" that are pointing him to other schools.
Rocket is very unlikely to end up at Michigan. You can't de-prioritize a guy at his level and then just jump in and get him. He's most likely headed out of state or to MSU.
Good luck not developing under Izzo.
Was Watts de-prioritized though? Thought I read that Beilein, having learned from the Tyus Battle fiasco, continued to stay on Watts as a contingency plan in case Carton fell through
They stayed on him, yes. But Carton was obviously the priority, and I think he knew that. But they did offer him so perhaps theirs a chance, it's just always seemed to be going away from Michigan.
Well San Francisco did get Bill Russell so clearly they have history of having an eye for talent
And Dom Ingerson?
I'd have to think there are a good number of players higher on Michigan's priority list, but it's always necessary to have backup plans.
FWIW: We posted some more recent highlights and an interview with Cole Bajema earlier this week.
https://umhoops.com/2018/07/16/cole-bajema-will-michigan-offers/
Great website btw sir!
He goes to high school at my alma mater and I've played a decent amount of ball with him. He's going to be really good. He was a late bloomer. Shot up to 6-7/6-8 really fast from his freshman year to now. He's going to be a really good college player. Think Duncan but with better handles and athleticism. Once he gets into Michigan's strength program, he's going to get really big and strong. This would be a great get for Beilein.
Homer!!!!
I don't know about much athleticism. He looked slow and didn't particularly have that great of ups.
It appears he plays with a bunch of munchkins. I believe Coach B is in on better talent, and we should prioritize them. If Beilein wants him at the end of the recruiting process....great! If not, oh well.
Let's hope your right on all counts!
Sounds like a future draft pick
By "Seattle area", you mean almost two hours north. In the middle of nowhere on the Canadian border.
Be like saying Freeland is in the Detroit area.