Recruiting roundup for Michigan Basketball in 2023 class

Things are heating up for Michigan basketball in the 2023 recruiting class and here’s a roundup of all the latest happenings for the Wolverines. 

Although Michigan basketball hasn’t gathered any commits yet for the class of 2023, Juwan Howard is hard at work, and eventually, he will get his guys.

Basketball isn’t like football where there are a ton of spots to fill. Also, Michigan’s roster this year (‘22-‘23) is so young, which means a bunch of guys will be back next year, so there won’t be that much roster attrition.

Just looking at how many scholarships might be open next year, I’ll say 2-3.

So, Juwan can get a three-man class. Jaelin Llewellyn could be a one-and-done at Michigan, Joey Baker will be a one-and-done at Michigan, and Hunter Dickinson is probably gone too (although he has surprised before and came back this year).

The wildcard and the potential to make it four guys potentially leaving is Jett Howard.

He could be a one-and-done depending on how he does this year, but I bet he comes back just because he wants to be coached by his dad for at least two years. I could be wrong though.

There’s also obviously the potential for someone or a few guys to transfer out, as the most likely transfers would probably be Isaiah Barnes (if he fails to really crack the rotation this year) and possibly Will Tschetter, although I think both guys will stick it out until at least their junior seasons.

So, the highest possible number of scholarships next year is six, but I think half of those guys are gone after this season, which are Hunter, Joey, and Jaelin.

Juwan Howard has the luxury of being able to take his time with each recruit and recruit them more personally because the 2023 class will be small, which is why it’s taking so long for guys to pull the trigger and commit, but here are the main guys that Juwan Howard is talking to and has offered scholarships to.

Michigan basketball has extended scholarships to about 20 guys. The latest evaluation period started on July 20th and runs through the 24th.

Michigan basketball targets in 2023

Devin Royal: a 6’6 forward from Pickerington Ohio (same high school as Caris LeVert) was offered by Michigan rather recently. On Monday, July 18th, he included Michigan in his top-9 schools. He is ranked #76 in the country on the 247sports website.

Elmarko Jackson: A 6’3 guard. He announced an offer from the Wolverines on July 1st, He is ranked #90 overall in the class. He is the nephew of former Michigan Wolverines football player Marlin Jackson.

Isaiah Collier: Collier is a five-star and is 6’3. He is from Marietta, Georgia, and is the 10th-ranked player in the class. He mentioned that he was going to get up for a visit to Michigan very soon.

Taison Chatman: 6’4 guard from Minneapolis ranked #47.

Aaron Bradshaw: 7-footer from Camden, New Jersey ranked as the 15th overall player.

Carey Booth: a 6’9 forward from Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, ranked #73.

Eric Dailey: A 6’7 forward from IMG Academy ranked #48 overall.

Zayden High: A 6’9 forward from Compass Prep in Arizona, ranked #37 overall in the class.

Justin Edwards: a 6’7 forward from Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia, the #4 overall player in the class.

A bunch of other players, Gavin Griffiths (Rutgers), Ja’Kobe Walker (Baylor), Marvel Allen (Georgetown), Matas Buzelis (G-League), and Mackenzie Mgbako (Duke)  committed to other programs after receiving offers from Michigan.

Like I always say with any recruiting update of any sort, recruiting is very fluid, as it changes very often. Michigan will probably extend a few more offers after the Peach Jam concludes soon, and there will be more on the players offered. Stay tuned.