- Michigan lands an important local recruit in bold Derrick Walton Jr.
“Coach Bacari said it a lot — that he wanted a lot of guys from the Detroit area, so I guess I was his main target and it was a priority for me to come to Michigan,” Walton said. “What they said is they wanted to bring U-M back to a focal point for guys in the Detroit area.” - Austin Hatch: August 22nd Caring Bridge Update
Probably the most encouraging update yet, highlights: “So far Austin prefers chili rather than hamburger or ravioli, Austin sang ‘Hail to the Victors’ with us, Austin is working hard on his mobility skills” - Catching Up With Guard Eso Akunne
MGoBlue feature - 2011 Summer Breakout Player of the Year: Mitch McGary
At least one national scout warns to “not count out Michigan” in McGary’s recruitment - Indiana Class of 2014 Rankings
Several names of note including McIntosh, THompson, Wideman, Sellers, Bluiett, and Poindexter - Big Ten’s 2011-12 basketball schedule delayed
“From what I know, it may be early September before the schools are cleared to release the conference schedules to media outlets and fans.” - Pat Summitt, Tennessee women’s basketball coach, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
One of the best articles I’ve read on Pat Summitt’s upsetting diagnosis - RTC Summer Updates: Big Ten Conference
A bit dated, but some notes from around the league
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