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ESPN: Hunter Dickinson among nation’s six best freshmen

Putting together a list of the best freshmen in college basketball, the Michigan basketball first-year center made the exclusive cut.

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Four-time Big Ten freshman of the week Hunter Dickinson isn’t just on the regional radar anymore — he’s become a national sensation.

With a career-high 28 points on Wednesday night against No. 16 Minnesota, the first-year Michigan basketball center is getting better and better, becoming seemingly unstoppable in the process. Having posted double-digits scoring-wise every game in his college career thus far, Dickinson is only scratching the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his potential.

And in just his first season in college basketball, 10 games in, he’s sitting at the No. 6 spot when it comes to players’ shooting percentage (73%).

So when ESPN put together its list ($) of top freshmen in the country, it was a no-brainer to include the Wolverines 7-foot phenom.

Hunter Dickinson, Michigan: Several times during his high school career, I (and others) mentioned how Dickinson would have been considered an elite prospect 10-15 years ago. At 7-foot-1, Dickinson is more of a throwback big man who rarely ventures to the perimeter. But he’s been a revelation for the Wolverines this season. Dickinson has been a dominant interior presence, tallying three double-doubles — including 26 points and 11 boards against Maryland on New Year’s Eve. He’s also been one of the more efficient scorers in the country, shooting 74.4% from 2-point range while averaging 16.9 points and 8.1 boards.

But he wasn’t the only player in Ann Arbor mentioned. Author Jeff Borzello included Zeb Jackson as a player awaiting his opportunity.

Zeb Jackson, Michigan: With the Wolverines winning their first nine games of the season and Juwan Howard’s perimeter stable filled with seniors Mike Smith, Eli Brooks, Chaundee Brown and Isaiah Livers, there simply hasn’t been much room for Jackson yet. He totaled five points and one made field goal in his first six games, not appearing in three others. With the potential for plenty of roster turnover after this season, though, Jackson should see an increased role in Ann Arbor next season.

Michigan will certainly need him down the stretch as the road continues to get tougher. It hosts Wisconsin next week, faces Minnesota again before a busy February and March which includes games against MSU, Iowa and Ohio State.

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The good, the bad and the MVP: Michigan basketball vs. Toledo

Deciphering what happened in Michigan basketball’s 91-71 win over the Toledo Rockets.

Well, if anyone thought that Toledo was going to give Michigan all they wanted in Wednesday’s (possible) last non-conference matchup of the season, they learned rather quickly that wasn’t going to happen.

The Wolverines found themselves with a 11-point lead halfway through the first half, and never really looked back. Michigan ended the first half on a pair of Wagner free throws to take a 44-26 lead.

Toledo tried to make it interesting when the second half started, by going on a quick 10-3 run, but the Wolverines tightened defensively, and hit a couple big three-pointers by Chaundee Brown and Mike Smith to take back control of the ball game.

The maize and blue went on to rout the Rockets by a final score of 91-71 to move to 5-0 on the season.

The Wolverines had five players in double figure-scoring tonight – C Hunter Dickinson led the team with 18 points, F Isaiah Livers had 16 points, G Franz Wagner and G Eli Brooks both had 14 points, and C Austin Davis finished with 12 points.

We are going to dive into the good, the bad, and talk about the MVP from the game.

The good, the bad and the MVP: Michigan basketball vs. Ball State

What was good, what needs improvement and who was the standout player for Michigan basketball in the win over Ball State.

Well, that win looked more like Michigan basketball and what we’re accustomed to seeing.

The Wolverines (3-0) defeated Ball State on Wednesday evening by the final score of 84-65. The maize and blue rebounded nicely after an overtime scare on Sunday evening against Oakland.

Michigan started off with a nice 34-14 lead with 5 minutes left in the first half, but turnovers — 9 of those to be exact — and a lack of shots going down let Ball State go on a 19-6 run to end the half.

Then the second half begun. The Wolverines saw their lead get up to 16 points with 13 minutes left in the game, and they never looked back. Michigan ended up having four players finish with double-digit scoring on Wednesday — Isaiah Livers lead the team with 21. Freshman Hunter Dickinson finished with a double-double in the victory as well, going for 12 points and 11 boards.

Let’s dive in and discuss a positive, a negative, and who our player of the game was in Wednesday’s blow-out win against Ball State.

5 takeaways: Michigan basketball takes down Ball State

What we liked (and didn’t) from Michigan basketball’s win over Ball State on Wednesday night.

That’s more like it, Michigan basketball.

Though Ball State had a period where it was able to cut the big lead down to just seven points at halftime, the Wolverines played a much better game from start to finish against the Cardinals on Wednesday. This was, as expected, a game where there was no question as to who would win, just days after an overtime thriller over Oakland — a team that was 0-3 and nearly a 30-point underdog heading into the game.

But with a much more complete performance under their belt, here’s what we saw from the Michigan Wolverines in their 84-65 win over the Ball State Cardinals.

Everything Juwan Howard had to say after Michigan basketball beat Oakland in OT

The full transcript of what Juwan Howard said in the postgame press conference after Michigan basketball’s OT scare against Oakland.

Michigan survived against a winless Oakland Grizzlies team, winning in overtime, 81-71, on Sunday night.

But, there were moments when it seemed perilous, as the Wolverines repeatedly turned the ball over, especially early in the game. However, the maize and blue settled in and, with freshman center Hunter Dickinson and senior forward Isaiah Livers taking the charge, pulled away for the team’s second victory of the year.

After the game, head coach Juwan Howard discussed Dickinson’s play at length, why the Wolverines turned the ball over so early and often, the broadcast timeout exchange with Livers and much more.

Read everything Howard had to say below in the full transcript.

5 takeaways from Michigan’s season opening win over BGSU

The 2020-21 season is off to a good start as the Wolverines take down the Falcons. Here’s the good and bad that we saw from Michigan’s win.

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While the game remained too close for comfort for much of the duration, Michigan basketball managed to win its season opener in the debut effort, 96-82.

The score doesn’t tell the whole story, however. It was an impressive showing — particularly offensively — by the Wolverines, with a deep rotation and multiple players getting into double digits in the win over the Bowling Green State University Falcons. But, the perimeter defense left something to be desired.

Not only did the usual suspects step up — Isaiah Livers and Franz Wagner — but Columbia transfer Mike Smith was more than adept at leading the charge, taking over from multi-year starter Zavier Simpson, and Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown certainly displayed his shooting prowess going 5-of-7 from downtown with a team-leading total of 19 points.

All was not perfect, certainly. So with game one in the books, here’s what we liked and didn’t like as we emerge with five takeaways following the victory.

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2020 four-star C Hunter Dickinson commits to Michigan

The Wolverines secured yet another big-time — and big — target for the 2020 class.

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If there’s one thing we know for sure now, it’s that new Michigan basketball head coach Juwan Howard can recruit.

After reeling in five-star Isaiah Todd earlier this fall, the Wolverines head man reeled in yet another big fish — with the big part being quite literal.

Rated as a high four-star by all the major recruiting services, Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha Catholic center Hunter Dickinson is rated as the No. 34 player in the country, regardless of position in the 2020 class. At 7-foot-2, 255-pounds, he’s the big man Michigan needed to secure with Todd and guard Zeb Jackson already in the fold, especially with this being Jon Teske’s final year in Ann Arbor.

And on Friday, Dickinson ended his long recruitment, ultimately pledging to become a Michigan Wolverine.

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— Hunter Dickinson (@H_Dickinson24) December 20, 2019

Dickinson chose Michigan despite having offers from the likes of Duke, North Carolina and Purdue.

With Dickinson in the fold, Michigan now has the No. 6 class in 2020, according to the 247Sports team rankings.

Top recruiting battles headed into basketball’s Early Signing Period

From Blue Blood battles to mid-majors trying to steal five-stars, we take a look at the top recruiting battles headed in to the Early Signing Period.

Months before elite college basketball programs duel on the hardwood they duke-it-out in high school gyms and in the living rooms of the top high school basketball players trying to lure them to their school.

From Duke and Clemson’s 11th hour battle for Zion Williamson to North Carolina’s fight with Oregon and others to land Cole Anthony, the recruiting trail has seen tumultuous battles over the years.

Recruiting: 2020 Chosen 25 Basketball Recruiting Rankings

Here’s a look at the top down-to-the-wire battles in college basketball recruiting for the 2020 class.

Prolific Prep (California) guard Jalen Green (Photo: Rick Managan)

Jalen Green
School: Prolific Prep (Napa, California)
Position: Combo Guard
Height/Weight: 6-5/180
Considering: Auburn, Memphis, Oregon, Fresno State, USC

The Buzz: Green originally said that he would make his announcement on Christmas Day, but now he’s reportedly planning to hold off until after his season ends. Green, ranked No. 3 in the Chosen 25, has already taken visits to each of his five schools and is receiving the full-court press not just from the coaches, but committed recruits at each school. Sharife Cooper, an Auburn commit who is ranked No. 2 in the Chosen 25, told USA Today Sports he “is coming hard” after Green.

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