Not sure if these names have been touched upon in this thread or not but a couple more names that have popped up and appear to be serious interest as of now are 6’3 Combo Guard Adam Miller from Morgan Park high school in Illinois and 6’3 Combo Guard Nimari Burnett. Burnett is formerly from Morgan Park but currently plays at Prolific Prep. I watched him In Dayton, Ohio last weekend. Burnett is a phenomenal player who is a legit combo guard. At 6’3 with a pure stroke, good size and a great IQ and feel for the game, he has the skill set to play either position well. He starred for Prolific Prep in Dayton at Flyin to the Hoop and PP beat IMG Academy and Garfield Heights.
As of now I know Burnett only has 2 notable offers. Illinois and DePaul. So hopefully Michigan will jump in on him. I think the kid is a 50-60 player in the country for 2020.
Miller is much more well known at this stage, and its for good reason. He is regarded as a top 30 or 40 player in early rankings nationally and has offers from schools like Kansas, Illinois, Wake Forest, Memphis and several more programs. He’s a silky smooth lefty who’s a really good athlete as well. Both will be names to watch.
Thanks very much for the info, glad to have you on the forum you are posting some great info. Curious if you have heard any new 19 names? Have some great pieces in place, hoping we get a creator or even two to complete the roster.
You were in Dayton last week? How did jeenathan Williams look? Still very odd. Tons of big offers, goes to prolific prep for what would seem as a way to showcase himself and get more attention, then immediately commits to Buffalo? I saw he had some highlight dunks but wondering if he’s developing skill wise. He looked bigger in recent photos, was already pretty built.
That dude is good. Buffalo got a steal in Williams. He’s extremely physical and impacts the game on both ends. Solid passer too. No major weaknesses in his game outside his jump shot which needs a lot of work. In today’s brand of basketball though, not having a jump shot is a pretty major issue for a lot of programs, no matter how good you are at everything else. Only position that seems to be willing to recruit high level while lacking a jump shot would be the center position.
From what I was hearing at Flyin to the Hoop, Williams had a sub par July and looked a little out of shape. Most schools backed off some or completely but Buffalo stayed on him hard. I think between that and being closer to home he made the decision to go there. He’s a stud though I don’t think there are 150 players in the country in 2018 better than him. Would not be suprised if he is Freshman all conference next year and is a 2 or 3x all MAC player there. Huge pickup for Nate Oats and staff.
@slyboogie2 I really appreciate that you have cemented that I will spend an extra 5 minutes each day (starting next year) looking at Buffalo’s box score to see how Jeenathan Williams is doing, just because of your constant endorsements lol. (by the way, zero offense meant by that)
Lol no offense taken. I think he’s gonna be a monster at that school. Like he noted there is no way hes not a top 150 kid. He’s top 100 all day. Can’t wait to see what he does. I’m praying Stewart does not go to Michigan st. That kid is so big abd strong and plays with such a high motor. It would be a nightmare to deal with.
Wish our recruitment for both had been real. I love nunezs game and potential but if Williams has been our fifth recruit, man we would have been loaded. Class still is but still. Very strong, super athletic and a nice mid range game. I think with ignas and John’s we got some slashing and physicality in the class but still it would have been sick.
Williams is a big time player, but I don’t think he really fit Michigan offensively. I’m ok with them passing on him, especially for what they got. Who are you referring to with Stewart?
My bad Isaiah Stewart. He’s another rochester kid. Plays at la lu now. I’ve been ranting about him since I first saw him two years ago on here but now the ranking and hype is following. I know msu was recruiting him. I don’t know much about who he is leaning towards at all. I do know he’s a huge Ewing fan being Jamaican.
Msu fits well stylistically and I know they were intersted at one point. I’d be pretty sad to see that.
Also yes stylistically Williams isn’t the best fit here but that’s why I would have liked it. Kinda like Mathews he’d go against the grain a bit, which would help us I feel like. More versatility and help in areas we aren’t always the best in.
I know June is a ways away but who are the front runners for the first offers in this class? Also wonder how much scholarship numbers will play a role in that.
Sacha killyea jones is transferring. Get Charles on the phone and let him know. All five star Kentucky cast offs please apply. Coach b will get you ready for the 2021 draft kid o , come aboard the good guys.