Recruiting

Five thoughts on Michigan’s roster after five-star misses

Josh Christopher surprised everyone on Monday night when he picked Arizona State only for Isaiah Todd to sign with an agent 12 hours later.

Michigan’s hopes of signing two McDonald’s All-Americans were dashed by the reality of signing none.

The Wolverines now have scholarships to work with, questions to answer, and uncertainty to sort through. Here’s a look at what went wrong in Todd and Christopher’s recruitment, what it means for Michigan’s roster and recruiting strategy, and what makes sense for the Wolverines moving forward.

Still to come

  1. 1. "The game is rigged, but you cannot lose if you do not play"
  2. 2. Michigan's 2020 class will contribute
  3. 3. Isaiah Livers' decision looms large
  4. 4. Taking stock in the backcourt
  5. 5. What to do with the outstanding scholarships?

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