A year ago Taylor Hendricks was just weeks removed from graduating high school while getting ready to settle in for college life. On Thursday, he became the first player in UCF basketball history to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft. The Utah Jazz took Hendricks with the No. 9 overall pick at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, marking a major milestone for the Knights. “Since he .
With the addition of Jaelin Llewellyn and the departure of Frankie Collins, the Wolverine roster only has three true guards heading into the 2022-23 season. Barring more transfer additions to the backcourt, which seems unlikely, the staff will look to add guard depth via 2023 HS prospects. Let's take a look at the pecking order coming off the critical April live evaluation periods. Isaiah Collier 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. High School/AAU: Marietta Wheeler HS (GA)/Nike EYBL The Skill Factory (GA) Weekend Performance: Sounds like Collier made a strong impression over the weekend at the Who Want The Smoke event in Texas. 247 has him in strong consideration for #1 PG in the nation as he continued to turn heads with his playmaking ability for others. Mainstream Ranking: 5-star/top 10-25 prospect overall EM Ranking/Evaluation: Aft
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 pecking order of HS prospects coming off the first live evaluation period of 2022. 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. Weekend Performance: 17.5ppg, 5asst, 47.1% FG, 33% from 3 through four games 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 con
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