Comments on: 2009 Hotboard Updates

By: FL Wolve

FL Wolve — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:53:17 +0000

Tucker Halpern just committed to Brown University.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article.php?id=507

By: Colby

Colby — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:05:24 +0000

Blue, who is Thomas Daniels?

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:06:15 +0000

Here is a blurb from the Chicago Sun-times prep section. There is also some info on Tony Nixon in
the article.

“Lake Forest’s Matt Vogrich will be visiting Michigan later this month. Vogrich says he believes the Wolverines will be “officially” offering him when he’s on campus, as the Michigan staff has indicated to him.”

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoopsreport/2008/08/these_top_targets_would_be_ide.html

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:31:52 +0000

New shooting guard prospect 6-5 Tony Nixon
from Seton Academy which is outside Chicago.

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/aug/09/shooting-guards-top-priority-for-vols/

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:17:47 +0000

Scout and Rivals both listed Michigan as showing interest in Kawhi Leonard I believe from Best Of West Tourney.

Elliott info comes for Arizona State’s scout site saying U-M showing interest.

New list of schools for Givon Crump from Scout’s Rutgers site, Rutgers, Michigan, Oregon St, Wake Forest, Maryland, and SMU. They mention late August or early September decision.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:08:23 +0000

I definitely missed Cohen…

Have you seen things linking us to those other kids?

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:20:06 +0000

I hope U-M finds someone who is better that Givon Crump. Although I’ve been impressed by the positive press Crump recieves for his shooting prowess and scoring ability, I’m concerned abt his ability to defend out on the perimeter and rebound the basketball, which a few scouts have mentioned. Is he a WF or PF ?

I am surprised none of the following Davonte Elliott, Kawhi Leonard, Keenan Hornbuckle, Jake Cohen and Thomas Daniels have been mentioned or added to the “Hot Board” ?

There is no way U-M doesn’t sign two additional players for next season. What happens if Manny Harris goes pro early or someone is injured ? Or a key player or two develops academic problems ?
The Wolverines roster is not deep nor talented enough for Coach Beilein to bank a scholarship or take anything for granted — just my opinions.

By: troublet0605

troublet0605 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:03:48 +0000

For some reason I still think we might be able to make a play for Andy Brown but if we get Crump I will be more than satisfied with the class.

By: Bluebufoon

Bluebufoon — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:55:29 +0000

I realize your point that Benzing is 99.9 percent gone. I just don’t understand why if Benzing’s goal was to play collegiately at U-M and he was willing to sit out a year as a redshirt, why wouldn’t he be willing to sit that ONE year out at a quality prep school that specializes in both quality academics/athletics, where he would be able to play basketball ?

By: Die Hard

Die Hard — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:32:39 +0000

Wouldn’t get my hopes up. We’ll probably have a replacement for the Benzing scholarship within a few months.