Another transfer expresses interest in Michigan basketball

Former Memphis and UCF guard has an interest in Michigan basketball. Jayhlon Young, a 6-foot-2 guard who played for Memphis last season, as well as UCF in the season before that, has re-opened his recruitment.

He was committed to Vermont. Yet, according to Tobias Bass of The Athletic, Young, who played in 27 games last season, is now considering Ohio State, Fresno State, Michigan, and a return to Memphis.

How Jayhlon Young could fit with Michigan basketball

Young averaged 2.2 points per game last season. He also averaged 1.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists. He started 12 games for UCF during the 2022-23 season and shot 34 percent from 3-point range. Last season, his percent dipped to 30 percent in a lesser role.

Two seasons ago, he averaged two assists per game and would provide some backcourt depth for Michigan basketball. Right now, the Wolverines would likely have to rely on freshmen to see minutes in the backcourt. Young could help fill the void if he took the last scholarship spot.

Young's defensive points-per-possession rating per 100 possessions on the floor was 1.0 in each of the past two seasons. He also averaged 0.8 and 0.7 steals per game.

Essentially, Young is a guy who could play a combo-guard role. He's a solid defender, a decent 3-point shooter and a player who shoots around 80 percent at the free throw line. At the very least, he can help close out games and provide depth.

If Young averaged 4.5 points per game next season, like he did at UCF, it would be a great pickup. But the Wolverines shouldn't bank the break to land him even if they could use another quality depth option.