by James Finneral
It was an early exit in the tournament for a Michigan team with plenty of talent. This year Michigan is bringing in a strong recruiting class that could boost them back up towards the very top.
Xavier Simpson 6’0” PG: Xavier Simpson out of Lima, Ohio is one of the top recruits that Michigan has landed in the past few years. Simpson is a point guard with a strong handle and a very nice three-point touch. He also has the ability to drive to the hoop so defenders must be aware of his pump fake. Simpson could be a difference maker in the Michigan program.
Jon Teske 6”10” C: Jon Teske is a long and lanky center who can altar shots with his shot blocking ability. Teske has solid post moves, but he does not have a strong jump-shot. He can definitely develop in his years at Michigan.
Austin Davis 6’10” C: Davis is a very similar player to Teske. Davis loves to play in the post, but he can also hit shots from outside the paint. It will be interesting to see Teske and Davis alongside each other since they are so similar.
Ibi Watson 6’4” SG: Ibi Watson could be the surprise pickup this year for Michigan. Watson is only rated as a three star recruit, but his capability is much greater than people have given him credit for. He is very athletic and has a nice three-point jump-shot. Watson's game fits in nicely with the style of play in the NCAA because he likes to play fast and up tempo. Watch out for Watson in the next four years.
The Wolverines are receiving a nice mixture of guards and big men. Hopefully this recruiting class can work well together and bring Michigan back to being a dominant force in the NCAA.
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