One thing seemed a sure thing for Michigan basketball, regardless of the changes to the coaching staff. That was 2024 class commit Christian Anderson Jr., who has been pledged to the maize and blue for three years and was a vocal Wolverine all the way through — seemingly unwavering.
Yet, with Dusty May coming in to replace Juwan Howard, a little more than wavering has taken place for the longtime commit.
It was revealed late Friday night that Anderson, a four-star point guard, was opting out of his commitment to Michigan basketball. The prolific shooter had signed with the program at the earliest opportunity.
NEWS: Christian Anderson Jr. is decommitting from Michigan, his father told ESPN. The four-star 2024 recruit committed to Juwan Howard in 2021 and will reopen his recruitment after the coaching change in Ann Arbor. Averaged 20ppg shooting 49% for 3 at Oak Hill this season. pic.twitter.com/BSqWcQlTyf
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) March 29, 2024
There’s no indication whether he remains open to returning to the fold once May and company get settled.
With his departure, Michigan has one signee, Durral Brooks, who has also expressed skepticism whether he’ll remain in the class. Khani Rooths, who hadn’t signed, decommitted, but said he will still consider the Wolverines.