Michigan Basketball: Depth chart projections for Wolverines post Franz

SF: Caleb Houstan, Terrance Williams, Isaiah Barnes

Caleb Houstan, one of Michigan’s five-star signees in the 2021 class, makes the most sense to start in this spot, especially now that we know Franz is gone.

Houstan could easily play the four at 6-foot-9 and the reality is that there often isn’t a huge difference between the three or the four.

Regardless of what position Houstan plays, his role is often going to be the same. He’s an elite shooter and his role on this roster is essentially filling the spot of Isaiah Livers, who graduated and is hoping to be drafted into the NBA.

Some think Houstan could be a lottery pick in 2022 and much of that will likely depend on how well he shoots the ball from deep. He’s good enough to shoot in the 40-45 percent range, even as a freshman, which is why he’ll soak up minutes at three and sometimes, at the four.

Terrance Williams, the jack-of-all-trades guy for Michigan basketball, will see minutes at the three, four, and maybe even the five.

Isaiah Barnes is the guy to watch though. If he’s ready as a freshman, he’s probably the best choice to relieve Houstan — he provides more athleticism on the wing than Houstan or Wiliams and even as a three-star recruit, has a ton of long-term upside.