With only three true guards on the roster heading into the 2022-23 season, the staff will likely look to add an instant impact type from the portal should a scholarship open up due to attrition via early-entry/transfer. But given Michigan's academic constraints with respect to transfers that have yet to graduate from their prior institution, an incoming transfer would likely be a single season remedy. Accounting for that, traditional HS prospects will be pursued to fill-out the 2023-24 roster. Let's take a look at some of the early HS prospects the staff has eyes on heading into the live evaluation period this weekend. Isaiah Collier (Marietta Wheeler HS/Nike Skill Factory AAU) Height/Weight: Listed height in the 6'2 - 6'4 range, with listed weight ranging between 170 - 205. Eye test says he's probably a legit 6'2 and 190-195. Mainstream Ranking: 5-star/top 10-25 prospect overall EM Ranking/Evaluation: Although I have yet to see Collier live, the poor man's Jrue Holiday similarities immediately pop out. Above average positional size, a chiseled frame, tons of strength and good athleticism. It doesn't stop with the physical comps though, as Isaiah has the look of an elite playmaker for others with outstanding spatial awareness and passing acumen. He consistently manipulates the defense before dropping precision dimes for teammates. He's also an excellent finisher for a guard, which isn't surprising given that his physique + athleticism allows him to absorb contact and maintain balance. As a shooter, he displays flashes of hitting pull-ups from distance, but the mechanics definitely have some unnecessary motion. Without the benefit of seeing him in multiple games, I'd lean toward Collier being an average shooter at this point. In sum, Isaiah has the highest floor of the four prospects. Has the look of a kid that could step in as a freshman and be a rotational player based on his college-ready frame + playmaking + finishing ability. Recruitment: Offer reported in early March. Heavy SEC/ACC flavor early on, with offers from Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, UNC, NC State, Florida State, Louisville, Florida among many others. That pictures gives a certain vibe, but he also visited Cincinnati in early February so this recruitment may be viable. Although Michigan didn't make a way-too-early top seven, Collier says he's still been in contact with the staff and continues to be wide-open in his recruitment. Aden Holloway (La Lumiere HS/Nike Team CP3 AAU) Height/Weight: Listed at 6' - 6'1 and the 155-170 range. 6'0 and 165 looks about right. Mainstream Ranking: 4-star/30-80 overall. EM Ranking/Evaluation: Projects to have the impact of top 40-60 level prospect. Very good shooter that consistently connects on triples off the catch with NBA range. Also hits threes off movement via screens + relocations while being a pull-up threat from both distance and midrange. Above-average/good ballhandler that can change direction/speed with a live dribble but not the shiftiest prospect you'll find. Good finisher given his limited size/athleticism, as he has good body control in the air and is adept with off-hand layups. But there is some concern as to whether that is translatable. Much more of a scorer than playmaker for others with La Lumiere, but perhaps that is a product of playing with a non-shooter in MSU commit Jeremy Fears? Holloway is an average athlete that is undersized + lacks length if he's a shooting guard. Defensively, he doesn't project to be more than adequate given the lack of agility and sheer size, particularly if he's tasked with checking opposing shooting guards. That is the million dollar question heading into the weekend - is Aden a PG or SG? His value increases if he proves to be a good shot-creator for others. Recruitment: Offered last week. Other offers include Arizona State, Creighton, Cincinnati, Auburn, Notre Dame and Syracuse among others. Will likely blow-up if he's a legit playmaker for others on the AAU scene. [Hit THE JUMP for a few more new names on the board]