Chaundee Brown makes Michigan Basketball a Big Ten contender
Michigan basketball finally got the news that Chaundee Brown, the transfer from Wake Forest would be eligible right away and here’s what it means.
Obviously, a lot of Michigan fans are focused on the football game going on today between the Wolverines and the Spartans, but Friday was a huge day for Michigan basketball, for more than one reason.
Not only did Michigan basketball land a five-star recruit with the commitment of Caleb Houstan in the 2021 class, but the Wolverines also found out they would be getting Chaundee Brown for the 2020-21 season as well.
The news was expected as most waivers like his to play right away had been granted, however, it’s still spectacular for the team and the way the players responded tells you a lot about the culture Juwan Howard is building. Check out this video:
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What Chaundee Brown means for Michigan
I know the Big Ten is going to be really tough, so I’m not saying Michigan basketball is a favorite or anything, but you have to really like what this team has.
There are going to be some difficult lineup decisions and determining the starting five won’t be easy. Fellow transfer Mike Smith has been competing for the point guard job with Eli Brooks and both guys have seen time at the one and the two.
But no matter how you slice it, a good player will be starting on the bench. Either Austin Davis or Hunter Dickinson will start at center, followed by Livers at the four and Wagner at the three.
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We basically know that for a fact. And when it comes down to it, it will be really hard to keep Brown out of the starting lineup. The 6-foot-5 guard is a solid defender and he averaged 12.1 points per game last season and averages 10.4 for his career.
He’s the perfect two-guard for Michigan and that was the biggest need they had this offseason. The problem is now deciding between Brooks and Smith.
The choice could also come down to Brown and Smith, because Brooks could start at point guard or shooting guard. If he’s the starting point guard and Brown starts at the two, Smith would be coming off the bench.
However, you could also start Smith and Brooks together in the backcourt, but then that would leave Brown coming off the bench.
It’s worth noting that Duncan Robinson came off the bench and won Sixth Man of the Year in the Big Ten before helping Michigan basketball reaching the national title game that year and now he’s shining in the NBA.
But with all the rumblings about how good Brown has been, it’s hard to see him not being one of Michigan’s best players.
And in the Big Ten race, the trio of Wagner, Livers and Brown is a solid core, plus you add on Brooks, Smith, Dickinson and Brandon Johns, all guys who are proven and add them with a talented group of freshman and this team at least has a shot to contend in the Big Ten.
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A lot would have to go right, but at the very least, it should be a top-five team in the league and a solid NCAA tournament team come March.