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bighousemike84
07-10-2009, 02:24 AM
The talk has been all football and rightfully so but I was just reading from a number of links off Umhoops.com and Things are really looking good for the future of Michigan Basketball. Just a few links for all yall out there

First link includes a little talk on Sims and Harris at the LBJ skills camp. The rest is talk on Smotrycz(#49 player in country) and Trey Zeigler.

http://www.detnews.com/article/20090709/OPINION03/907090344/Basketball-recruits-shine-at-LeBron-James-Skills-Academy
On Zeigler

The 6-5 190-pounder had his versatility on display during the Skills Academy, and even managed to score a bucket or two on King James himself. Scout.com's No. 36 prospect is hoping to apply much of the advice he received during the week to a game that both John Beilein and Tom Izzo have told him will fit perfectly into their respective programs.

next link is all Manny Fresh

http://www.nbadraft.net/node/9228


* Michigan Sophomore Manny Harris turned in a well-rounded performance while battling the likes of Devin Ebanks and Willie Warren (6’4” G/Oklahoma). Harris is an aggressive offensive player with an instinct for scoring. He attacked the basket within the half-court using his quickness to get by defenders. Once in the lane, the 183 pound guard had no problem converting scoring opportunities. Harris was also active on the defensive end by swiping his man and playing the passing lanes, which led to several fast break points.


Smotrycz and Zeigler

http://w3.nbebasketball.com/2009/07/09/king-city-classic-report-iv/


Trey Zeigler (6-5, 183 lbs) left off right where he started his last game, pulling down big time rebounds on both ends, and setting up some solid plays in the paint. One play, in particular, Trey grabbed a one-handed offensive rebound, slammed it back down and drew the and-1 foul.

More on Zeigler
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=4313002

and Smotrycz
http://twitter.com/JimComparoni/status/2542154366

and just for good measure ill throw in the complimentary umhoops link
http://www.umhoops.com/


With Smotrycz and Hardaway already in the fold I would love to see Zeigler commit to M. They say he would be the next Manny Harris he has that kind of athleticism and natural ability. The futures so bright I gotta wear shades

primetime101
07-10-2009, 04:53 PM
john beilein was the greatest hire ever! i have never seen a coach see things in low ranked players but develops them into solid college contributors...evan smortcz (sp?) was pretty much a no-name on recruiting boards, commits to UM, and has been lights out ever since, even NC has expressed interest in him...and to all the haters who say he can't recruit, well we might just reel in 2 top 50 players for the 2010 class if zeigler decides to jump on-board which would be great, i see us making the tournament almost every year now and competing for a Big 10 championship every few years, he has won every single place he has gone...he had a terrible first year but stuck with his coaching and turned it COMPLETELY around (which i fully expect RRod to do as well)...Michigan bball is back! enjoy the ride