U of M Basketball Recruiting Discussion

[*JD*]

Yeah, that was a nice pick.

He could be one of those guys that Gene Keady always used to get, like Steve Scheffler.

I'd like to see him set a few of those on Craft for Tattoo U.

[*JD*]

Somewhat of a Bielfeldt update:
There is a guard transferring from Bradley to Illinois so it looks like they are giving up the scholarship they had offered to Max. He could still go there as a preferred walk-on, if that's his dream school but I have to think this puts us in the lead, if we weren't already there.

[lineygoblue]

I've seen stranger things happen. To me as a parent, its a no-brainer. Free education for the kid, or pay for it?

I'd like to have him.

[Mackenzie]

Maybe he could go to OhNo where he could get paid and not get an education.

[lineygoblue]

Well, there is that ...

[Da Geezer]

I didn't see him shoot much except layups. Not even sure that the jump shot on the fade-out went in. Would be nice to have a big body though.

I wonder where that Pittsnagel kid is now? There was a big man that could shoot!

[*JD*]

I'm kind of curious to see if any recruits that had committed to schools that have let their coach go (Oklahoma, Arkansas, NC State & maybe Tennessee) are going to look elsewhere. Arkansas has 3 players in ESPN's top 60, including a 6'10" PF at #57. That guy's name is Hunter Mickelson. NC State has a 7 foot center at #83 named Joseph Uchebo.

Is there any chance of making a late push with these guys? Getting Bielfeldt would still probably be a good addition but these guys might have more impact.

[*JD*]

I'm kind of curious to see if any recruits that had committed to schools that have let their coach go (Oklahoma, Arkansas, NC State & maybe Tennessee) are going to look elsewhere. Arkansas has 3 players in ESPN's top 60, including a 6'10" PF at #57. That guy's name is Hunter Mickelson. NC State has a 7 foot center at #83 named Joseph Uchebo.

Is there any chance of making a late push with these guys? Getting Bielfeldt would still probably be a good addition but these guys might have more impact.

[WM Wolverine]

Lots of '11 commits have LOI's signed, can they get out of them when coaches are let go?

[The Oracle]

Almost positive

[*JD*]

Max Bielfeldt will make his announcement Friday after school. Choosing between IL and Mich
about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry?
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AaronB_WCIA
Aaron Bennett

http://twitter.com/AaronB_WCIA/status/50731634001051648#

Bielfeldt led Notre Dame to a 28-1 record, was named to the Class 3A All-State First Team and averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks per game.

http://www.umhoops.com/2011/03/23/report-max-bielfeldt-to-announce-college-choice-on-friday/#comments

[The Oracle]

Seems to be some mixed feelings on this one. Illinois sounds like they're gonna have a schollie now. If Michigan overcomes that, pretty impressive.

[The Oracle]

BTW, Trey Burke wins Ohio's Mr. Basketball.

[lineygoblue]

Bielfeldt will have to overcome his granddaddy's influence. It seems that grandpappy is a major contributor to the University of Illinois. That's probably why Illinois magically found a scholly for him.

It'd be kind of neat to get the three of them. Bielfeldt, Brundidge and Burke. The "killer bees" ...

[jaadam4]

BTW, Trey Burke wins Ohio's Mr. Basketball.

Thats awesome