Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Dylan McCaffrey Too

First I will write about something more positive but still out of the Top 25.  That is Michigan basketball.

Coach Howard is or was still trying to find the lineup and a clear part of it is Hunter Dickenson.  We learned from the UCF game that Johnny Dawkins and son have a Michigan connection and "scrappy" is a euphemism for not very good.  When Dickenson stayed in the game for a while Michigan slowly fought back by scoring every time he touched the ball combined with a few stops and bad shots.  

The supporting cast is just that with Isaiah Livers the most complete offensive and defensive weapon.  He is maybe the only money option when open.  

Brown, while capable, is not his equal (see post below) is capable but sometimes over-energetic; now I know why he transferred--I have seldom seen a player try so hard.  Mike Smith is a peg who is capable of disappearing or taking himself out of the game, something Zavier Simpson never did.  Wagner is so dangerous in his overall game it is hard to take him out, but senseless charges and stupid passes are limiting his time.  Terrance Williams--the second team along with Dickenson--is usually on the floor when good things happen and that is beginning to look like no accident.

Who else...  Eli Brooks:  turnovers.  It is a matter of time until Dickenson starts over Davis; Davis is better off the bench anyway.  Zeb Jackson looks athletic but out of control--potential who will benefit from experience.  Brandon Johns continues to show promise because of his size and game.  He is perhaps the second-best option at the 5 position.

The team does not look Top 10 at this point.  They may be Top 20 as they become more experienced together.  

Within the line-up, close to half are new faces, half freshmen and two transfers.  Howard rebuilt.  Harbaugh has not.

 

Harbaugh

 


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