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Michigan Basketball: What 2024 commitment means for Wolverines

By Chris Peterson

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after beating the LSU Tigers in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after beating the LSU Tigers in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Michigan basketball added a 2024 commitment and we break it down. 

It’s been a busy week for Michigan basketball on the recruiting trail and after adding to the 2022 class earlier this week, the Wolverines added to that 2024 recruiting class in Christian Anderson.

Anderson is a point guard and he’s not rated in the class but his dad is a former pro player and after taking a visit to Ann Arbor recently, he decided to commit early and the fact that the Wolverines accepted him as a take is all you need to know.

The first thing you might notice about Anderson is his height, or lack of it at 5-foot-8. While fans might worry about a shorter point guard, he’s only a sophomore and his dad is 6-foot-6 so there’s a good chance he’s not done growing.

Here’s what a local area scout Adrian Collins said about Anderson and his game right now, which will give you an idea of why Michigan basketball wanted him so early.

"“I have never ever seen a guy produce every level he goes up like Christian Anderson,” Collins said. “His consistency and efficiency has never faltered. Whenever he gets his opportunity, he is making a play. He has a pro mindset as a freshman. The skill level is off the charts.”"

Another area scout had similar things to say about Anderson:

"“I got a chance to watch Christian up close with my own eyes and every time I came away impressed with his ability to use his size as his strength,” Rashad Phillips said. “Normally small players struggle in that area.  Christian has already mastered the element of illusion on the court.”"

While it might seem early, if the kid has the talent it makes perfect sense and by all accounts, Anderson is a very talented player.

As I said with Gregg Glenn, I trust the evaluation of the staff and in this case, with Anderson, he must be special for U-M to have him visit and take his commitment already as a sophomore.

Glenn committed earlier this week and with Jett Howard set to announce next week, Michigan could be adding three verbal pledges within a week.

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