Comments on: Recruiting Notes: Morgan, Vogrich, and Morgan

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[...] I touched on earlier this week, Vogrich had a huge game Wednesday, scoring 39 points and adding 9 rebounds [...]

By: W3

W3 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:56:02 +0000

We could have up to 4 scholly in ’10, 2 at the least.

How do we get 4? Deshawn & Gibson, Wright not getting a 5th year (very possible), Manny goes pro.

We have three if Manny stays (Please God)

We have two if Wright gets a 5th year (unlikely imo).

Most likely senario is three wouldnt be suprised to see four.

Ill take Zeigler, Morgan and Regan any day of the week.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:29:59 +0000

No idea, it’s just a possibility and I could see it happening. I’m not trying to say player X should be off the team or player Y isn’t happy. It’s just always a possibility you have to look at down the road, we are talking 2010 so that’d be after next year. There is of course the obvious possibility of Manny going pro as well.

By: Voice of Reason

Voice of Reason — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:11:27 +0000

Dylan: You said, “Then they might add a third player due to attrition,” so who do you think might be the player or players that might leave due to atttrition and under what possible circumstances? I know JB has no problem with helping players to move on that did not work out or had irreconcilable issues. I trust your insight and instincts Thanks.

By: Colby

Colby — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:06:24 +0000

Ky, yeah I am very interested in the recruiting of the 4 position. McLimans seems like a 4 in JB’s systtem but I am really hoping that with the 2010 target that he can find someone more dynamic and athleic similiar to Deshawn. I cannot judge a kid like Regan without seeing him but Im hoping that the PF recruit who comes in can step in and compete for a starting position. I know this staff is very tight lip about recruiting but there are many names of wings just seems odd that there arent more post being mentioned.

By: Ky Fox

Ky Fox — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:41:26 +0000

Yeah there is still a ton of time. I always have to remind myself that JB is impeccable at developing skills. I almost would go as far as saying that I have not seen nor do I think there IS any coach out there right now who “COACHES”(ingame coaching, tactics, developing skill..ect) as well as JB does. There are some who might recruit higher rated players and players who might in certain positions be a bit more athletic, and that might not even be true. but none who develop theyre players like Beilein does.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:26:11 +0000

I think he wants two things….

A power forward: Regan
A wing (or maybe a few by the number he’s targeting): Zeigler, Moses Morgan, Payne all fit in this category right now.

I think we will probably end up with 3, but who knows how. I don’t know why you are losing confidence on Regan either, just let that one play out.

By: Ky Fox

Ky Fox — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:19:38 +0000

So Dylan, what do you presume JB is looking for in his next forward type position for the future?? Will he go smaller with a guy like Payne? It looks like Regan might go elsewhere, and it hurt losing out on Lubick. After Jmo gets here we should have ample size so would you guess he leans more towards a smaller forward ex; Payne or even Moses?

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:23:05 +0000

McLimans is the guy at the four IMO. You might not think he is physical enough but that’s not what Beilein is looking for at the PF IMO.

At the five (where DeShawn is playing) yes he wants some muscle and that’s why you have guys like Morgan and Cronin IMO. Blake could probably play both positions and is very skilled. He will be a contributor at Michigan IMO.

By: Ky Fox

Ky Fox — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:13:29 +0000

Colby I feel your concern in terms of the 4 spot. Is Regan our only prospect? Maybe Payne will grow more, after all he probably is only 17 or so. But that has been a concern of mine as well. Given I expect Peedi to be here next year, we really need a(in every sense of the word) POWER forward. someone between 6″7 and 6’9″ or 10″ who can do some of the things Peedi can do, and I dont see McLimans bringing the physicality to the table. An interesting scenario would be Riley. I understand hes been portrayed as more of a center but he moves really well for a guy 6’10″ and looks like he has good hands as well. I guess maybe JB is just taking his time with that position. Although it looks like Regan is leaning heavily towards the far east or far west and not UM. There is still a lot of time though.