I posted something similar to this a few weeks back. I actually thought Davis could come back next year and now it has been announced.
Here is how I see it shaping up for next year. As of right now Michigan will have 14 players who have eligibility next year. If Josh Christopher commits that will give Michigan 15.
D. DeJulius - PG
Z. Jackson - PG
E. Brooks - PG/SG
J. Christopher - SG
A. Nunez - SG
C. Bajema - SG
F. Wagner - SG/SF
J. Howard - SF
I. Livers - SF/PF
B. Johns - PF
T. Williams - PF
I. Todd - PF
A. Davis - C
H. Dickinson - C
C. Castleton - C
Livers and Todd remain question marks as of today. Will Livers leave for the NBA after this season? Most say he will. especially if he has a good BTT and NCAA Tourney run. And many still believe Todd will not end up in Ann Arbor next year. That would put Michigan at 13 (with Christoper)
However, I see it unfolding a bit different. I think Livers will come back regardless. He has missed some games this year and could improve his stock with a great senior season. I also think Todd will be playing for Michigan next year.
I think attrition will come from transfers. I see at least 2 if not all 3 of Nunez, Bajema and Castleton going somewhere else for playing time. I do not see how Nunez and Castleton see the court much next year if the talent coming in (and staying) is half as good as they should be. Not sure on Bajema, but it does not bold well if he can not beat out Nunez for more playing time this year. I think all 3 of those players are traditional Beilein type guys. Shooters, not creators.
These are just my humble opinions and are not meant in anyway to disparage any of these kids. Go Blue!
Here is how I see it shaping up for next year. As of right now Michigan will have 14 players who have eligibility next year. If Josh Christopher commits that will give Michigan 15.
D. DeJulius - PG
Z. Jackson - PG
E. Brooks - PG/SG
J. Christopher - SG
A. Nunez - SG
C. Bajema - SG
F. Wagner - SG/SF
J. Howard - SF
I. Livers - SF/PF
B. Johns - PF
T. Williams - PF
I. Todd - PF
A. Davis - C
H. Dickinson - C
C. Castleton - C
Livers and Todd remain question marks as of today. Will Livers leave for the NBA after this season? Most say he will. especially if he has a good BTT and NCAA Tourney run. And many still believe Todd will not end up in Ann Arbor next year. That would put Michigan at 13 (with Christoper)
However, I see it unfolding a bit different. I think Livers will come back regardless. He has missed some games this year and could improve his stock with a great senior season. I also think Todd will be playing for Michigan next year.
I think attrition will come from transfers. I see at least 2 if not all 3 of Nunez, Bajema and Castleton going somewhere else for playing time. I do not see how Nunez and Castleton see the court much next year if the talent coming in (and staying) is half as good as they should be. Not sure on Bajema, but it does not bold well if he can not beat out Nunez for more playing time this year. I think all 3 of those players are traditional Beilein type guys. Shooters, not creators.
These are just my humble opinions and are not meant in anyway to disparage any of these kids. Go Blue!
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