Michigan Basketball: 3 Takeaways on the return of Isaiah Livers

What’s Michigan capable of with Livers?

There are still some important questions for Michigan basketball to sort out with the roster heading into next season.

The biggest is the status of Brown, who transferred from Wake Forrest before his head coach was fired. But everyone knew Danny Manning was on the way out. That could make him eligible for a waiver.

But his status will be key for next season, because Michigan could really use more depth, especially at the two, otherwise, Wagner will have to see more minutes there.

The return of Livers will also force Johns to come off the bench unless he’s given a chance to compete for the starting center job. At the very least, Juwan Howard should give him some minutes there. He’s long, a very good rebounder and he can shoot.

Johns would be a great mismatch for stretches at the five and I hope he gets that chance. But thinking about Johns, Davis and potentially Brown or Smith coming off the bench, makes you feel good about the overall depth and talent heading into next season.

And with Livers, while predicting a Final Four trip is hyperbole, giving Michigan a chance to be a legitimate contender in the Big Ten isn’t. At the very least, this looks like a top 3-4 team and one that will be dancing in March, if there’s a season and an NCAA tournament.