MBB: Ignas Brazdeikis is now a Rivals 5 star
According to Chris Balas on twitter 2018 Michigan signee Ignas has been upgraded to a 5 star. For whatever reason it states in the article that they dont list him in the 2018 list because he plays for a school outside of the US.
https://twitter.com/Balas_Wolverine/status/950786780219019264
If you've watched his highlights posted on twitter over the last couple months its no surprise here. Ignas can do it all. He's got size at 6'7 185. He's athletic. He shoots good from 3. He can throw down monstorous dunks.
50pt game highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXLgKB9UEJE
MONSTER DUNK:
https://twitter.com/PhenomHoopPhoto/status/929107921774014464
January 9th, 2018 at 1:52 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 1:55 PM ^
Uh. If you read the first message carefully, you will note that he's signed with Michigan already.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:06 PM ^
In fairness, it wasnt that great of a joke.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:11 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:37 PM ^
Maybe you're right, but im certainly laughing at you.
January 9th, 2018 at 4:01 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 4:02 PM ^
Quailman always gets an upvote
January 9th, 2018 at 2:55 PM ^
...to see him share the frontcourt with Livers, Teske and Johns.
January 9th, 2018 at 1:55 PM ^
6'7" and 185?!?!?! He's got HEIGHT, I don't know about SIZE.
FYI, I weigh 45 pounds more, and he's got 7 inches on me. One of us has some work to do, and it ain't me... :-D
January 9th, 2018 at 1:58 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 1:59 PM ^
False dichotomies are either the worst thing ever, or totally irrelevant...
January 9th, 2018 at 2:05 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:05 PM ^
... He must be at least 200 lbs.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:00 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:38 PM ^
He's a pretty well built kid.
FWIW, some have him at 185, but Scout lists him at 200 and other services like ESPN have him well above that.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:35 PM ^
247 has him listed as 6'8" and 220.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:51 PM ^
Which seems far more accurate, after watching his tape. No way he's 185.
January 9th, 2018 at 3:02 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 3:45 PM ^
or a Jr year weight
January 9th, 2018 at 4:14 PM ^
the smaller one. After the merger they probably went with the more recent numbers.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:51 PM ^
for a Harbaugh OL recruit.
January 9th, 2018 at 6:46 PM ^
He has bulked up quite a bit over the years. They currently have him listed at 220 and he may even be a bit bigger than that now. That isn't to say he doesn't have room to fill in even further, but he's definitely at a playable weight.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:01 PM ^
Zebra Skid Signal.
I think that's a sign. Of what, I have no idea.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:09 PM ^
Razed Sag Bikinis
Bargain Kids Size
Airbag Sized Sink
January 9th, 2018 at 2:16 PM ^
Razed bikinis? Is that like the "burn the bra" movement a few years back?
January 9th, 2018 at 3:25 PM ^
And by a few years, you mean the 60's?
January 9th, 2018 at 2:03 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:31 PM ^
Is this your burner account Ant? Ant posts this exact sentiment on twitter all the time.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:41 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:51 PM ^
Mind blown.
Try not to be so negative, NTB.
January 9th, 2018 at 3:14 PM ^
Obviously head to head is not some end all be all, but Loyer and Dejulius played each other a few weeks back to end 2017. Loyer and Clarkston were up 18 at the half, but Dejulius and East English came back to win 80-71. Loyer had 21 points while Dejulius had 42 points (17 in the 4th), 5 assists and 5 rebounds. It was Clarkston's first loss of the year.
To outplay your counter part to that degree, especially in a comeback win makes me lean towards Dejulius being the better prospect. Obviously it's only one game but it's promising, and I know Matt D from Endless Motors agrees since he has Dejulius as a top 100 player and Loyer as 120.
January 9th, 2018 at 4:10 PM ^
Despite him going off for 42, coach Fife knew putting Loyer on him was not a better option. Makes you wonder who he'll be able to guard for Izzo.
January 9th, 2018 at 6:05 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:04 PM ^
Awesome news. I love that he's trending higher at this stage.
Livers, Ignas, and Matthews provide a very versatile group of forwards on next year's roster.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:12 PM ^
Any idea on Matthews pro prospects?
January 9th, 2018 at 2:36 PM ^
NBADraft.net currently has Wagner as a 2nd rounder this year and Matthews as a 2nd next year. Based on a short look I can't find any mock with either in the first this year.
Based on that it seems like a good shot we get one if not both back next year, but things can change quickly especially come tournament time. Also like with DJ last year, all it takes is one team to say we'll take you in the 1st and they could be gone.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:45 PM ^
Relatedly we are currently one scholarship under the 13 player limit and are losing 3 seniors (Robinson, MAAR, Simmons) next year with a class of 5 kids coming in. That would put us one over the limit in the case neither Matthews nor Wagner goes pro.
This is pure speculation on my part, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Watson transfer out after this year, especially if Matthews does come back (which seems likely as of now). He doesn't play a ton currently as a true sophomore and he can only play the 2 or 3. He's already behind Poole and Matthews with Brazdeikis and Nunez are both coming in as wing players next year. Considering he can still red-shirt, if I were a betting man I'd say more likely than not he's gone.
Also I think there's a small chance Austin Davis goes, especially if Wagner stays. He'd be behind Wagner and Teske with Castleton coming. Davis was such a raw recruit that he could just be taking longer to explode, or he could just never develop into a B1G type player. Not nearly as likely, but I think he's a dark horse transfer candidate if Moe comes back.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:59 PM ^
This analysis is exactly right. I've thought the same exact thing many times.
January 9th, 2018 at 3:06 PM ^
+1 Good posts.
January 9th, 2018 at 5:57 PM ^
Wagner and Matthew stay, it'd have to be Watson or Davis to go. Which one leaves would probably depend on which of Matthews or Wagner stays (if Wagner, Davis might want to look elsewhere, if Matthews, Ibi might want to take a look around).
I'd be very surprised if Mo comes back, though. So I don't think Watson or Davis will transfer after this year. They might after the following year if they get passed by younger players (likely Ibi gets passed by Iggy next year. Davis has a chance to fight off Castleton for a year or two).
January 9th, 2018 at 5:51 PM ^
don't forget about him. he is also a 3-4 type and higher rated than livers. good problem to have.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:07 PM ^
Does anyone know the current scholarship situation? Obviously a 5 man incoming class. Simmons, Robinson, and MAAR depart. Can Michigan welcome back Matthews and Wagner if they so choose? Or will it funk up the numbers
January 9th, 2018 at 2:11 PM ^
They need one player from the current roster to either go pro or transfer to be at the scholorship limit for next year.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:13 PM ^
I remember hearing that, so what if they both want to come back next season? As of today neither are really grading out as solid 1st round draft choices. I think Matthews would be a better bet to come back than Wagner
January 9th, 2018 at 2:17 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:14 PM ^
January 9th, 2018 at 2:08 PM ^
That's the first time I've watched his highlights. Man next year's team should be really good.
January 9th, 2018 at 2:10 PM ^