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Just hope nothing in this scandal hits us.
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Michigan Men's Basketball Recruiting
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rumor over on mgoblog is that JB asked him to reclassify back to 2019 to make room for possible commitments soon
Maybe that, or he just wants to see what happens with this FBI thing. It might open up scholarships at universities that previously didn't interest him or have interest in him
who knows, though?
Maybe that, or he just wants to see what happens with this FBI thing. It might open up scholarships at universities that previously didn't interest him or have interest in him
who knows, though?
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Looks like the 2018 class could wrap up this week. It's going to be a really good one!
https://michigan.247sports.com/Arti...8-basketball-targets-Colin-Cstleton-108310835
https://michigan.247sports.com/Arti...8-basketball-targets-Colin-Cstleton-108310835
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Interesting. Castleton looks a bit like Mo but skinnier.
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Pretty similar to Moe when he committed. Moe was 210 lbs as a recruit.
speaking of which. Adrien Nunez commits to Michigan
2018 SG
http://mgoblog.com/content/hoops-hello-adrien-nunez
2018 SG
http://mgoblog.com/content/hoops-hello-adrien-nunez
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Josh HenschkeVerified account @JoshHenschke 1m1 minute ago
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Four-star forward Colin Castleton has committed to #Michigan per Daytona Beach News-Journal
That wraps up a very solid 2018 class. Great work by the staff!
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Four-star forward Colin Castleton has committed to #Michigan per Daytona Beach News-Journal
That wraps up a very solid 2018 class. Great work by the staff!
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More on Castleton from UM Hoops. Link has video
Castleton is an elite rim protector and proved that this summer on the Nike EYBL circuit, where he finished ranked 2nd in the league in block rate. That ability to protect the rim is critical for a program that has failed to do so consistently under John Beilein and Castleton is the biggest step in the right direction that Michigan has taken toward fixing those issues.
The bonus factor here is that Castleton is versatile enough that Michigan won’t lose much of anything offensively. He has the tools to be a great roll man in Michigan’s offense and shows great coordination and touch around the basket. In high school, he’s even more versatile and shows off some ability to drive past defenders. That ability will probably take some time to emerge in college given that it was rarely present in EYBL play.
Read our entire written scouting report and video breakdown for more of our thoughts on Castleon’s game and fit in Ann Arbor.
Rivals was impressed with Castleton in July:
Castleton is one of the more intriguing post players in the southeast in the 2019 class. At 6-foot-11 with arms that appear to stretch down to his knees, Castleton is a pretty smooth athlete with a high skill level. He can knock down jumpers out to three-point range, but some of his more impressive moments were plays he made posting up on the block or a couple steps off. Like most young post players, he needs to add some strength, but his long term potential is very high. He’s another prospect who deserves to be ranked in the 2018 Rivals150.
Scout.com has Castleton rated as high as anyone and focuses on his outside and inside ability:
In a class short on legit bigs, Colin Castleton is really emerging. He was tremendous at the HoopSeen Best of the South. At a legit 6-foot-10, Castleton has skill to the three point line, while also not being afraid to compete down low. He needs strength, but is already making strides in that area and is improving quickly.
FIT & OUTLOOK
Castleton projects to the five in Michigan’s offense and it is easy to get excited about his fit. He can protect the rim, moves extremely well and has the potential to hit the three-point shot at the next level.
It’s no secret that Moritz Wagner is likely to have NBA opportunities after this season and Castleton provides another insurance option if Wagner is to head to the NBA. Jon Teske and Austin Davis have both earned praise at different times, and will have big opportunities to prove themselves this season, but Castleton appears to have potentially more upside than either.
He’ll probably draw unfair comparisons to Wagner given his versatility and highlights, but that’s probably over the top. Castleton is a skilled big man, but he’s a (skinny) big man first. Wagner has always been a guard or a wing in big body with an incredibly unique perimeter ability whereas Castleton plays more naturally around the basket and isn’t nearly as comfortable handling the ball on the perimeter.
Castleton’s commitment means that Michigan’s 2018 class is probably wrapped up. The Wolverines signed what could be a five-man unit with DeJulius, Nunez, Brazdeikis, Johns and Castleton spanning the 1 through 5 positions. This is likely to be John Beilein’s highest rated class since 2013 and it is a group that fills multiple holes in the roster.
Castleton is an elite rim protector and proved that this summer on the Nike EYBL circuit, where he finished ranked 2nd in the league in block rate. That ability to protect the rim is critical for a program that has failed to do so consistently under John Beilein and Castleton is the biggest step in the right direction that Michigan has taken toward fixing those issues.
The bonus factor here is that Castleton is versatile enough that Michigan won’t lose much of anything offensively. He has the tools to be a great roll man in Michigan’s offense and shows great coordination and touch around the basket. In high school, he’s even more versatile and shows off some ability to drive past defenders. That ability will probably take some time to emerge in college given that it was rarely present in EYBL play.
Read our entire written scouting report and video breakdown for more of our thoughts on Castleon’s game and fit in Ann Arbor.
Rivals was impressed with Castleton in July:
Castleton is one of the more intriguing post players in the southeast in the 2019 class. At 6-foot-11 with arms that appear to stretch down to his knees, Castleton is a pretty smooth athlete with a high skill level. He can knock down jumpers out to three-point range, but some of his more impressive moments were plays he made posting up on the block or a couple steps off. Like most young post players, he needs to add some strength, but his long term potential is very high. He’s another prospect who deserves to be ranked in the 2018 Rivals150.
Scout.com has Castleton rated as high as anyone and focuses on his outside and inside ability:
In a class short on legit bigs, Colin Castleton is really emerging. He was tremendous at the HoopSeen Best of the South. At a legit 6-foot-10, Castleton has skill to the three point line, while also not being afraid to compete down low. He needs strength, but is already making strides in that area and is improving quickly.
FIT & OUTLOOK
Castleton projects to the five in Michigan’s offense and it is easy to get excited about his fit. He can protect the rim, moves extremely well and has the potential to hit the three-point shot at the next level.
It’s no secret that Moritz Wagner is likely to have NBA opportunities after this season and Castleton provides another insurance option if Wagner is to head to the NBA. Jon Teske and Austin Davis have both earned praise at different times, and will have big opportunities to prove themselves this season, but Castleton appears to have potentially more upside than either.
He’ll probably draw unfair comparisons to Wagner given his versatility and highlights, but that’s probably over the top. Castleton is a skilled big man, but he’s a (skinny) big man first. Wagner has always been a guard or a wing in big body with an incredibly unique perimeter ability whereas Castleton plays more naturally around the basket and isn’t nearly as comfortable handling the ball on the perimeter.
Castleton’s commitment means that Michigan’s 2018 class is probably wrapped up. The Wolverines signed what could be a five-man unit with DeJulius, Nunez, Brazdeikis, Johns and Castleton spanning the 1 through 5 positions. This is likely to be John Beilein’s highest rated class since 2013 and it is a group that fills multiple holes in the roster.
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Very cool!!!!
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David DeJulis and Colin Castleton signed their LOI today.
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Ignas Brazdeikis will sign his LOI tomorrow at noon.
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Ignas Brazdeikis and Adrian Nunez both inked their LOI today. That's four of five. Just waiting on Brandon Johns.
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when are classes finalized?
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The early signing period ends on 11/15/17. The regular signing period does not end until 5/16/18. Still a long way to go.
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