3 thoughts on another commitment for Dusty May, Michigan basketball
Michigan basketball recruiting has gotten fun again, thanks to new head coach Dusty May. The Wolverines just landed their second 2025 commitment in the past week on Wednesday morning and the buzz tells us that U-M is far from done.
Last week, Winters Grady pledged to Michigan basketball. He's been called one of the best shooters in the 2025 class and feels like an ideal fit for May's system. We also know that May loves big men who can shoot and he got one of those with the commitment of Oscar Goodman, who is unranked according to the 247 Sports composite rankings but is a four-star prospect via On3.
The 6-foot-7 forward out of the NBA Global Academy announced his commitment Wednesday morning. The New Zealand native chose Michigan basketball over Texas Tech, Georgetown, Ohio State, and others.
“I chose Michigan because of Coach May and his winning past and belief in me coming in and contributing to the team straight away,” Goodman said to 247 Sports on why he chose Michigan. “Michigan had all the resources and opportunities I was looking for to help me in the next step of my basketball career.”
“Coach May and his staff are building something special and after talking to some of the players on my visit they all have the same desire and the want to win and that culture was something I was looking for,” he added. “I'm truly thankful for the recruitment and time shown to me by all the programs who were able to host me and my parents on a visit but I believe that Michigan is the best fit for me and my development.”
Here are three thoughts on Oscar Goodman's commitment to Michigan basketball.
Another versatile piece for the Wolverines
Dusty May loves forwards who can shoot and handle the ball. Danny Wolf is a great example of that. Sam Walters is too. Both are 6-foot-9 or taller but can shoot on the perimeter.
In truth, May wants all five options on the court to be able to shoot the ball from deep. Vlad Goldin hasn't done that much, but he's so dominant down low he's like the exception to the rule.
According to UMHoops, Goodman has "racked up several individual FIBA honors while representing New Zealand over the past two years, including MVP at the 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship and All-Star Five at the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup, where he averaged 17 points, 6.3 rebounds, and three assists per game."
Goodman shot 30 percent from 3-point range as well, which is a little low for him, but the shooting, the playmaking, and the ability to rebound are all there for him to be an interesting 3/4 option for Michigan basketball.