By ADAM ZAGORIA Michigan commit Jett Howard and Baylor pledge Keyonte George were named MVPs of the 2022 Iverson Classic held Saturday at McDonald Insurance Arena in Bartlett, Tenn. The 6-foot-4 Howard, who committed to play for his father, Michigan coach Juwan Howard last October, went for 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting in Team Honor’s 120-110 victory and was called the … [Read more...] about Michigan commit Jett Howard, Baylor pledge Keyonte George named MVPs of Iverson Classic
Class of 2025 four-star EJ Walker talks recruiting blitz, sets commitment timeframe
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 top-100 prospect EJ Walker has had a busy autumn. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Lloyd Memorial High School (KY.) traveled to six campuses, brought his offer total north of 40 and had various coaches in for practices. EJ’s father and high school coach Mike Walker told ZAGSBLOG he thinks a commitment will come “no later than August” with a … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 four-star EJ Walker talks recruiting blitz, sets commitment timeframe
Four-star guard Jase Richardson commits to Michigan State
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jase Richardson, the four-star guard from Miami (FL) Christopher Columbus and the son of former Michigan State standout Jason Richardson, committed to Michigan State on Sunday. Ranked the No. 3 combo guard in 2024 by 247Sports.com, he also considered Alabama and Cincinnati. He most recently visited Michigan State Oct. 8. “I’ll be going to Michigan State … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Jase Richardson commits to Michigan State
Five-star V.J. Edgecombe cancels Michigan visit, Duke up next
By ADAM ZAGORIA V.J. Edgecombe, the 6-foot-5 five-star wing from Long Island Lutheran and Austin Rivers Southeast Elite, cancelled his visit to Michigan for this weekend and will next visit Duke for their Countdown to Craziness. One source said the Michigan decision was “mutual.” Duke head coach Jon Scheyer and assistant Jai Lucas were at LuHi on Wednesday for … [Read more...] about Five-star V.J. Edgecombe cancels Michigan visit, Duke up next
Michigan’s Juwan Howard undergoes successful heart surgery
Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard underwent a successful heart procedure Friday, per release. The operation successfully resected an aortic aneurysm and repaired Howard’s aortic valve. Howard is expected to fully recover in six to 12 weeks and could return to the program in four to six weeks. U-M’s associate head coach Phil Martelli will serve as the interim head … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Juwan Howard undergoes successful heart surgery