UM Basketball Recruiting Discussion - Page 45

SeattleLionsFan · April 24th, 2012, 08:01 AM

It would bother me if Hatch didn't get a scholarship.

That said, he's not even standing at the free throw line in that picture, I don't think....

*JD* · April 24th, 2012, 09:27 AM

No, he's not. He's shooting from 10 feet out, if that. I don't think there's any way he's not a Wolverine but whether he's recovered enough to play basketball at a high level is a different issue. It's just nice to see a shot of him doing something he loves.

*JD* · April 24th, 2012, 09:37 AM

Regarding the other 3 commits from 2013, I would not be surprised at all to see Irvin, Walton and Donnal all rise up in the rankings. They seem to all be doing well in AAU ball so far.

In Rivals rankings, Irvin is #63, Walton is #72 and Donnal is #116. None are in ESPN's "Super 60". I could see both Irvin and Walton being top 60 and Donnal being top 90 the next time Rivals ranks them and Irvin being in the top 50 by signing day.

He will be playing H.S. ball without Gary Harris and I expect he'll be the offensive leader of that team. There has also been mention of him running the point for his AAU team and covering the other team's best player, so that versatility can only help.

WM Wolverine · April 24th, 2012, 04:41 PM

I both see Walton, Irvin steadily moving up to top 50 players overall; both look like top 10-12 talents at their position.

The Oracle · April 24th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Irvin dropped a bit for some reason in the last updates. Didn't make much sense to me.

*JD* · April 24th, 2012, 06:13 PM

I think of him as somewhat in between Timmay and GR III as a H.S. talent.

*JD* · April 30th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Hatch story:

http://annarbor.com/sports/um-basket...medium=twitter

Rob F · April 30th, 2012, 09:34 PM

Thanks for that update. That Hatch kid has endured a lot of tragedy, much more than most people have to deal with in their entire lives, and yet he has found the inner strength to fight thru it. I don't know how much permanent physical damage he has and how much more he has to overcome, but regardless of what team/school you love, you gotta root for Hatch.

*JD* · May 1st, 2012, 11:36 AM

Another story on Austin Hatch. He says he still plans on being part of the 2013 class. That's a major goal to chase as he still hasn't been cleared to play basketball. That would be amazing if he achieves it.

http://www.freep.com/article/2012050...o-play-for-U-M

*JD* · May 1st, 2012, 05:15 PM

Wow! Zak Irvin is starting to look really good. He might wind up ranked Top 30.

There's some good video of him here:

http://www.umhoops.com/2012/05/01/sc...#disqus_thread

His smooth game and AA are reminding me of Jimmy King.

WM Wolverine · May 1st, 2012, 07:49 PM

Most certainly underrated, feel Derrick Walton is too.

jaadam4 · May 2nd, 2012, 12:34 AM

The Hatch story is something else.

The Oracle · May 3rd, 2012, 12:43 PM

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...ings/rank-2993

The initial '14 top 50 is out. Michigan in a good spot with 4 of them.

WM Wolverine · May 3rd, 2012, 12:58 PM

Good news, early entries could hit M hard in the next couple classes and M might need to reload if their top players are EE's.

The Oracle · May 3rd, 2012, 02:01 PM

http://www.umhoops.com/2012/05/03/re...M+Hoops.com%29

Not sure how likely this is, but would be perfect as a 1 year fill in.

Pasadena Blue · May 3rd, 2012, 05:20 PM

which 4 are we in a good spot with?

*JD* · May 3rd, 2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pasadena Blue

which 4 are we in a good spot with?

These are the names I've seen MICHIGAN attatched to:

Devin Booker #31
Keita Bates-Diop #39
Drake Harris #46
Trevon Bluitt #47

*JD* · May 5th, 2012, 01:03 PM

From what I've been reading, it sounds pretty favorable that Caris LeVert (2012) will be committing to Michigan this week. He's not a blue-chipper (Rivals has him as a 3*) but he provides more depth at SG and may be another one of Coach Beilein's late-bloomers.

SeanB · May 5th, 2012, 02:56 PM

Plus, Lines can get out his old "LeVert" outfit from back in the day and it will be totally cool.

hack · May 5th, 2012, 03:05 PM

LOL!

April 24th, 2012, 08:01 AM	#881
SeattleLionsFan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,542	It would bother me if Hatch didn't get a scholarship. That said, he's not even standing at the free throw line in that picture, I don't think.... __________________ To be a professional means that you don't die. - Takeru "the Tsunami" Kobayashi

April 24th, 2012, 09:27 AM	#882
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 7,792	No, he's not. He's shooting from 10 feet out, if that. I don't think there's any way he's not a Wolverine but whether he's recovered enough to play basketball at a high level is a different issue. It's just nice to see a shot of him doing something he loves. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

April 24th, 2012, 09:37 AM	#883
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 7,792	Regarding the other 3 commits from 2013, I would not be surprised at all to see Irvin, Walton and Donnal all rise up in the rankings. They seem to all be doing well in AAU ball so far. In Rivals rankings, Irvin is #63, Walton is #72 and Donnal is #116. None are in ESPN's "Super 60". I could see both Irvin and Walton being top 60 and Donnal being top 90 the next time Rivals ranks them and Irvin being in the top 50 by signing day. He will be playing H.S. ball without Gary Harris and I expect he'll be the offensive leader of that team. There has also been mention of him running the point for his AAU team and covering the other team's best player, so that versatility can only help. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

April 24th, 2012, 04:41 PM	#884
WM Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,141	I both see Walton, Irvin steadily moving up to top 50 players overall; both look like top 10-12 talents at their position. __________________ B10 titles: 42 - #1 all-time wins (903) #1 all-time winning percentage (.734)

April 24th, 2012, 06:13 PM	#886
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 7,792	I think of him as somewhat in between Timmay and GR III as a H.S. talent. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

April 24th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#885
The Oracle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,778	Irvin dropped a bit for some reason in the last updates. Didn't make much sense to me.

April 30th, 2012, 11:55 AM	#887
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 7,792	Hatch story: http://annarbor.com/sports/um-basket...medium=twitter __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

April 30th, 2012, 09:34 PM	#888
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,348	Thanks for that update. That Hatch kid has endured a lot of tragedy, much more than most people have to deal with in their entire lives, and yet he has found the inner strength to fight thru it. I don't know how much permanent physical damage he has and how much more he has to overcome, but regardless of what team/school you love, you gotta root for Hatch.

May 1st, 2012, 11:36 AM	#889
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 7,792	Another story on Austin Hatch. He says he still plans on being part of the 2013 class. That's a major goal to chase as he still hasn't been cleared to play basketball. That would be amazing if he achieves it. http://www.freep.com/article/2012050...o-play-for-U-M __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

May 1st, 2012, 05:15 PM	#890
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 7,792	Wow! Zak Irvin is starting to look really good. He might wind up ranked Top 30. There's some good video of him here: http://www.umhoops.com/2012/05/01/sc...#disqus_thread His smooth game and AA are reminding me of Jimmy King. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

May 1st, 2012, 07:49 PM	#891
WM Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,141	Most certainly underrated, feel Derrick Walton is too. __________________ B10 titles: 42 - #1 all-time wins (903) #1 all-time winning percentage (.734)

May 2nd, 2012, 12:34 AM	#892
jaadam4 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Africa!! Posts: 15,136	The Hatch story is something else.

May 3rd, 2012, 12:43 PM	#893
The Oracle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,778	http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...ings/rank-2993 The initial '14 top 50 is out. Michigan in a good spot with 4 of them.

May 3rd, 2012, 12:58 PM	#894
WM Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,141	Good news, early entries could hit M hard in the next couple classes and M might need to reload if their top players are EE's. __________________ B10 titles: 42 - #1 all-time wins (903) #1 all-time winning percentage (.734)

May 3rd, 2012, 02:01 PM	#895
The Oracle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,778	http://www.umhoops.com/2012/05/03/re...M+Hoops.com%29 Not sure how likely this is, but would be perfect as a 1 year fill in.

May 3rd, 2012, 05:20 PM	#896
Pasadena Blue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 839	which 4 are we in a good spot with?

May 5th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#898
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 7,792	From what I've been reading, it sounds pretty favorable that Caris LeVert (2012) will be committing to Michigan this week. He's not a blue-chipper (Rivals has him as a 3*) but he provides more depth at SG and may be another one of Coach Beilein's late-bloomers. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

May 5th, 2012, 03:05 PM	#900
hack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,325	LOL!