Michigan Basketball: Takeaways and grades from win over UNLV

Grades

Our grades won’t be as in-depth as they usually are. But here are a few sentences and a letter grade for each Michigan basketball player from the win over UNLV.

• Eli Brooks — A+: Brooks was spectacular. He didn’t miss a free throw and didn’t have. a turnover. He didn’t have an assist but has proven he can be more of a scorer this season.
• Hunter Dickinson — A: Dickinson’s array of post moves is impressive. I love his confidence in the jumper and his defense was imposing. He needs more touches and also needs to avoid getting silly fouls early in the game.
• Moussa Diabate — A: It’s hard to ask more from a true freshman than 14 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks. He was the sparkplug and was stellar on defense.
• Brandon Johns — B: Johns missed his first shot but rebounded. He went 3-for-5, finished strong, and blocked two shots. This was the guy we have expected to see.
• DeVante Jones — B: There are too many defensive lapses and gambles still, plus five turnovers are too many. He’s better than that. He does a lot of good things though too.
• Caleb Houstan — C+: Houstan was 1-of-8 from the field but did make a contested 3-pointer and notched three assists. He flashed as a creator, but struggles on closeouts and needs to start making shots consistently.
• Kobe Bufkin — C: Bufkin didn’t do a lot in his 13 minutes but he did score a bucket and was solid on defense. Juwan seems to trust him and he didn’t betray that trust.
• Terrance Williams — C: Williams was solid but missed all three of his shots. He rarely makes mental mistakes though which is why Juwan is never afraid to play him.