Michigan Tuesday: Done Before One

If your just waking up to this news, 5 Star Josh Christopher picked Arizona State over Michigan last night.  Josh's brother plays on ASU and the midnight announcement meant he was conflicted or even changed his mind on Monday.

The insiders were wrong as all the crystal balls were to Ann Arbor, but the kid ended up staying on the West Coast.  When we reflect on this recruitment, we forgot two hard and fast rules regarding Michigan recruiting:

1.  It's very difficult to pull California kids out of the West Coast even if they love Michigan.  
2.  Michigan always finish 2nd in high profile basketball recruits. 

Is this a loss?  Sure it is, but Josh was clearly a one and done so he wasn't going to be in Ann Arbor for more then a cup of coffee anyway.   Michigan still has a very strong roster and if Livers comes back there won't be a log jam for starter minutes.   

PG: Smith 

SG: Wagner 

F: Livers 

F: Todd 

C: Davis/Dickinson

That is still a pretty potent lineup and now Michigan has another scholarship to spend on a grad transfer or for Jace Howard.   I know DD is still transferring and I have no idea if the door is still open, but there seems to be plenty of minutes on this roster for him.   The schools that are interested in David are Maryland, Missouri, Cincinnati and Marquette.   I wouldn't be surprised if we hear his choice this week.  Maryland has a former Michigan assitant on the team and could be the best fit.  

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