- I exchanged emails with the folks over at the OP about Jon Sanderson and it was clear that Clemson fans are disappointed to lose Sanderson. They pointed out Trevor Booker’s development; a guy who went from bulky to agile (while still a physical specimen). Demontez Stitt is a guy who added lots of strength between his freshman and sophomore years (before & after). The most important point was that Sanderson’s program helped enable Clemson to play their uptempo full court pressing style of basketball. Other Clemson fans in the comments pointed to Sanderson’s personality which is also great for recruiting. Overall I am very pleased with the hire.
- Interviews: John Beilein talks about Michigan basketball’s resurgence and the star power in the Big Ten
A friend of the blog, It’s Just Sports, catches up with John Beilein for an interview - BIG TEN OFFSEASON RUNDOWN
Goodman breaks down non-conference schedules and roster moves in the Big Ten - NBA Camp stock raisers
Smotrycz makes the list - Sullinger, Selby poised to move up
More ESPN love for Smotrycz - Lance Stephenson is still without a school, and here’s why
If you are into the underbelly of recruiting…
This quote from Beilein is interesting:
“We’re hoping for Zack Gibson to give us even more. He’s in between being a forward and a center for us. As we look at this team, we’d like to get more out of him, and that’s our plan.”
Wow, Lance Stephenson sounds like the ultimate recruiting nightmare. I have to chuckle that Memphis is still recruiting him. They’re not quick learners, are they?
I’m guessing Stephenson ends up at Memphis and puts up insane stats but his team will be terrible and he will bolt for the draft.
Dylan, aren’t the michigan camps this week? You know who is coming?
Yes, the elite camp starts tomorrow and the team camp is this weekend. I’ll work on trying to get some info.
Cool, thanks. I guess it was a dumb question, of course you were working on it…
Brandan Kearney will be at Elite Camp
http://www.detnews.com/article.....Elite-Camp
Spencer Turner is also expected…
http://blogs.heraldtimesonline.....ts/?p=2050