UM Basketball Recruiting Discussion - Page 3

WM Wolverine · March 25th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Believe he announces any minute, rivals think he's M.

hack · March 25th, 2011, 03:41 PM

Not gonna get excited either way. Nice to have another big, maybe nicer to bank the scholarship and go after someone better next year.

The Oracle · March 25th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Blue.

lineygoblue · March 25th, 2011, 03:51 PM

Beilfelt is a Wolverine! Excellent pick up.

*JD* · March 25th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Nice to have depth in the front court. We have a TON in the back court.

Who knows, maybe Larry Nance Jr. will still come as a preferred walk-on? I'm sure his dad still has money so maybe a scholarship isn't so important?

lineygoblue · March 25th, 2011, 04:00 PM

It'd be great to have Nance Jr., but this may end up being a "if you snooze, you lose" situation for him. I think you're right about his dad having the dough to send him to Michigan as a preferred walk on. He could do that for a year, then wait for a scholly.

SeattleLionsFan · March 25th, 2011, 04:05 PM

Can kids of former NBA ballers go anywhere but Michigan?

lineygoblue · March 25th, 2011, 04:12 PM

Good question, Seattle. If Nance comes aboard, it could start a trend.

I wonder if Shaq has any HS age sons?

*JD* · March 25th, 2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLionsFan

Can kids of former NBA ballers go anywhere but Michigan?

I'd prefer not...... unless they are David Wood's kids.

*JD* · March 25th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Somebody pointed out on umhoops message board that Jordan Morgan was graded a 75/100 on ESPN and Bielfeldt grades out as a 87/100.

*JD* · March 25th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Here are some more insights from ESPN and umhoops.com

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ESPN has a complete scouting report:

Strengths: This strong high energy power forward never takes a possession off. Bielfeldt runs the floor on a consistent basis and simply out works opposing post for easy baskets. In the low post he scores with good touch and crafty moves. Bielfeldt is a below the rim finisher that can also face and knock down mid range and open three with needed time and space. He can drive from the high post as well. Bielfeldt is a good passer and active rebounder on both ends. He could be affective in both pick and pop or role situations. Bielfeldt won’t wow you with athletic ability but will with his consistent production.

Weaknesses: Bielfeldt must work on attempting to improve his explosiveness he is an average athlete at best. And although his is strong he must continue to add strength in order to continue to hold his own in the low post.

Bottom Line: Bielfeldt is a skilled power forward that rebounds on both ends and plays with great energy and urgency on every possession. His is limited athletically but is consistently productive because of his all business approach on the floor where he simply out works opponents with passion for the game.

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Bottom Line

John Beilein is methodical, cautious and secretive on the recruiting trail. He always watches a recruit in person before extending an offer and generally requires a campus visit before making that offer official. Like it or not, that’s how Beilein recruits. The second twist is that Beilein prefers to keep his recruiting philosophies relatively silent, trusting his talent evaluation over almost everyone else. One thing that’s become clear during Beilein’s tenure in Ann Arbor is that he prefers production over talent.

There’s no questioning Bielfeldt’s production, as he had one of the most impressive statistical seasons in the state of Illinois. The questions surround his height and athleticism. Bielfeldt is listed at 6-foot-8 but those that have watched him extensively tell us that 6-foot-7 is more accurate. Bielfeldt has lost weight but still has a big body that is ready to bang in the Big Ten. He appears to be an undersized five that could play some four down the road.

The one thing that Bielfeldt appears to provide that no one else on the Michigan roster does is low post scoring. He’s not the biggest guy but he’s someone that knows what to do with the ball in his hands on the block. As mentioned, Bielfeldt is the third commitment in Michigan’s 2011 class and fills the last remaining scholarship for the class. You can find a full scholarship breakdown here.

lineygoblue · March 25th, 2011, 08:37 PM

I like what I'm reading about Bielfeldt.

If he doesn't work out well in basketball, he can go see Brady Hoke about playing TE/DE.

*JD* · March 25th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Indeed.

WM Wolverine · March 26th, 2011, 06:25 AM

I like this addition more now that what I wrote about him a week or two ago, maybe its just the hype of the commitment but he sounds like a very solid addition at a position M needed help badly. He's a pretty polished guy who should help pretty early in his career and that is what M needs.

Pasadena Blue · March 26th, 2011, 10:30 AM

does anyone have a link to the info that Horford has now grown to 6'10"? ... we really need a true 5.

*JD* · March 26th, 2011, 11:31 AM

It was on a podcast with the assistant coaches.

I forget which part they mention it in but I think it's closer to the end:

http://www.wtka.com/index.php?fuseac...s_sel&id=11708

JRB · March 26th, 2011, 08:47 PM

Nick Stauskas (SG, 6'5", Southborough, MA), Rivals #106 player in the class of 2012, has committed to Michigan.

lineygoblue · March 26th, 2011, 08:53 PM

I didn't realize we had another scholly available? I thought Bielfeldt took the last one.

JRB · March 26th, 2011, 09:23 PM

Bielfeldt is in this year's class. Stauskas is committed for next year's class.

lineygoblue · March 26th, 2011, 11:13 PM

Aha ... I didn't realize that.

There's a report in the Detroit Snooze that Darius Morris is considering a jump to the NBA. I can't see him being drafted, but you never know.

http://www.detnews.com/article/20110...ng-jump-to-NBA

March 25th, 2011, 03:37 PM	#41
WM Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,296	Believe he announces any minute, rivals think he's M. __________________ B10 titles: 42 - #1 all-time wins (903) #1 all-time winning percentage (.734) Last edited by WM Wolverine; March 25th, 2011 at 03:39 PM.

March 25th, 2011, 03:51 PM	#44
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,383	Beilfelt is a Wolverine! Excellent pick up. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 25th, 2011, 03:57 PM	#45
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,096	Nice to have depth in the front court. We have a TON in the back court. Who knows, maybe Larry Nance Jr. will still come as a preferred walk-on? I'm sure his dad still has money so maybe a scholarship isn't so important? __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

March 25th, 2011, 04:00 PM	#46
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,383	It'd be great to have Nance Jr., but this may end up being a "if you snooze, you lose" situation for him. I think you're right about his dad having the dough to send him to Michigan as a preferred walk on. He could do that for a year, then wait for a scholly. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 25th, 2011, 04:05 PM	#47
SeattleLionsFan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,533	Can kids of former NBA ballers go anywhere but Michigan? __________________ To be a professional means that you don't die. - Takeru "the Tsunami" Kobayashi

March 25th, 2011, 03:41 PM	#42
hack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,628	Not gonna get excited either way. Nice to have another big, maybe nicer to bank the scholarship and go after someone better next year.

March 25th, 2011, 03:43 PM	#43
The Oracle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,809	Blue.

March 25th, 2011, 04:12 PM	#48
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,383	Good question, Seattle. If Nance comes aboard, it could start a trend. I wonder if Shaq has any HS age sons? __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 25th, 2011, 04:37 PM	#50
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,096	Somebody pointed out on umhoops message board that Jordan Morgan was graded a 75/100 on ESPN and Bielfeldt grades out as a 87/100. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

March 25th, 2011, 08:37 PM	#52
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,383	I like what I'm reading about Bielfeldt. If he doesn't work out well in basketball, he can go see Brady Hoke about playing TE/DE. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 25th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#53
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,096	Indeed. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

March 26th, 2011, 06:25 AM	#54
WM Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,296	I like this addition more now that what I wrote about him a week or two ago, maybe its just the hype of the commitment but he sounds like a very solid addition at a position M needed help badly. He's a pretty polished guy who should help pretty early in his career and that is what M needs. __________________ B10 titles: 42 - #1 all-time wins (903) #1 all-time winning percentage (.734)

March 26th, 2011, 10:30 AM	#55
Pasadena Blue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 863	does anyone have a link to the info that Horford has now grown to 6'10"? ... we really need a true 5.

March 26th, 2011, 11:31 AM	#56
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,096	It was on a podcast with the assistant coaches. I forget which part they mention it in but I think it's closer to the end: http://www.wtka.com/index.php?fuseac...s_sel&id=11708 __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

March 26th, 2011, 08:47 PM	#57
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 869	Nick Stauskas (SG, 6'5", Southborough, MA), Rivals #106 player in the class of 2012, has committed to Michigan.

March 26th, 2011, 08:53 PM	#58
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,383	I didn't realize we had another scholly available? I thought Bielfeldt took the last one. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 26th, 2011, 09:23 PM	#59
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 869	Bielfeldt is in this year's class. Stauskas is committed for next year's class.

March 26th, 2011, 11:13 PM	#60
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,383	Aha ... I didn't realize that. There's a report in the Detroit Snooze that Darius Morris is considering a jump to the NBA. I can't see him being drafted, but you never know. http://www.detnews.com/article/20110...ng-jump-to-NBA __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden