Jon Horford to return for 2014/2015 season
Jon Horford, who graduates this spring, confirms that he intends to come back for his final year of eligibility at Michigan.
— Brendan F. Quinn (@BFQuinn) March 3, 2014
Very glad to hear that. Horford, as shown during the MSU game, provides an excellent defensive presence along with solid zen-like leadership.This is excellent news, of course. Horford may average only about 15 minutes per game, but they are impactful minutes and the defensive presence cannot be understressed when he is out there. Like others said, having some veteran leadership on the squad never hurts either. Similar to the situation last season, leaders like Horford may not play the most minutes, but their presence helps the team play like a team.
Great news. This is like signing a top 50 player for 2014.
Hell yea he is. Who wouldn't want to prolong their time here based on how things have gone the last few years? It seems like Horford is enjoying the hell out his time here.
Funny...
With all the player comments about JMo and Horford as seniors and winning for the seniors etc etc., I was starting to worry Horford had already been told a firm handshake was coming.
Good news. I doubt we have to worry about the scholarship issue. If I had to bet on one, and only one, NBA scenario it would be all three leaving. Next most likely IMO is GR3 and Stauskas leave with MM staying.
I'd be shocked if any permutation of 2 of them came back.
Having Horford back with Donnal (and Bielfeldt) and potentially McGary is great. It also helps afford a redshirt for Doyle which is nice.
If we keep just one of Stauskas or GRIII this team will be loaded with talent, expereince, and versatility. Assuming Stauskas is the one who leaves early, you are looking at this roster:
Walton, Albrecht
LeVert, Irvin, Walton (when they play Albrecht at the point)
GRIII, Irvin, Chatman (Irvin slides up to starter when GRIII inevitably ends up back at the 4 despite off season comments about moving to his natural wing position)
GRIII, Donnal, Chatman, Wilson
McGary, Horford, Donnal, Bielfeldt
Other than Arizona, show me a front court that matches up with that depth.
Tim McCormick spoke at a UM lunch today, expects Stauskas to go and the rest to stay.
the further we go in the tournament, the more likely Nik splits, says he.
I'd be fine with that. Everyone coming back except Nik, with McGary, Donnal and the 2014 recruits added to the mix? That could be a top 5 team.
Which would you pick
Win out (including B1G tourney) and win the dance. But, Nik, Mitch, GR3, Caris (has a huge tournament) leave.
Lose in championship game, Nik, Mitch, GR3 leave.
Lose in Final Four, Nik and GR3, leave.
Lose in Elite 8, Nik leaves.
Lose in Sweet 16, All come back
Seriously, is there any doubt that winning once would be worth everyone leaving? Nothing is guaranteed next year, whoever returns.
other than death, taxes, and Izzo tears.
I just don't want to believe Stauskas will only play here 2 years.
Stauskis being in the NBA already.
His body does not seem ready for how physical that league is and he does not create his own shot all that well at this level.
Left alone he is deadly. But you dont get left alone in the NBA if they know you can drill it.
I hope he comes back.
He'll improve his D while on that first round contract.
Why don't people understand that you don't need to be a fully polished product for it to be a great decision to go pro?
the only opinion that matters is yours....right?
What a dick.
He should be looked at as a great example of what a student/athlete can achieve in school. Glad to have him back!
JJ Reddick can take guys off the bounce in the NBA. Stauskas can adapt.
... John Horford does not return... he reincarnates, buddha style.