Camp Sanderson is in full in Ann Arbor, MI this summer and sophomore wing Ibi Watson is taking advantage.
Watson played limited minutes as a freshman, but he appears to have been putting in work in the weight room. Michigan strength coach Jon Sanderson posted a picture of Watson touching 12′ 1.5″, implying a 44.5″ vertical leap. The tweet notes Watson’s mark as a Michigan record.
Unbelievable day! @ibi_watson_2 touched 12'1.5" today. 44.5" Vertical Jump (New Michigan Record) #WeDevelopPros @umichbball pic.twitter.com/tsXDJcltSe
— Jon Sanderson (@CampSanderson) August 4, 2017
Watson has been somewhat lost in the shuffle when projecting wing minutes next season. Those minutes are available with the graduation of Zak Irvin, but names like Charles Matthews, Duncan Robinson and Jordan Poole have received more buzz among fans and media. Watson only appeared in 19 games last season, averaging 1.3 points and 4.4 minutes per contest, and rarely had the chance to display this sort of raw athleticism.
Here are some other offseason updates and videos from Sanderson in the weight room.
Charles Matthews recorded a 42″ max vertical jump, reaching 12’0.5″.
Check out @1CMatthews Touched 12'0.5" today with a 42" Vert! He's been grinding, can't wait to see him play this year! #WeDevelopPros pic.twitter.com/Ttn90FuY2O
— Jon Sanderson (@CampSanderson) August 4, 2017
Sophomore point guard Xavier Simpson also posted an impressive 42″ max vertical leap.
Another one with crazy bounce! @Xaviersimpson3 with the 42" Vert. #WeDevelopPros pic.twitter.com/wEZEjqZ9It
— Jon Sanderson (@CampSanderson) August 4, 2017
Senior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman recorded the fast 3/4 court sprint among all Michigan players at 3 seconds flat.
MAAR is the fastest wolverine to lace them up during the Beilein era! 3.0 seconds on the 3/4 court sprint test. Check this out @umichbball pic.twitter.com/MxRT2DmzCs
— Jon Sanderson (@CampSanderson) August 4, 2017
We have two bulldog point guards at Michigan this year! 335lbs for 4×2 (work sets) today! #development pic.twitter.com/asEP6duCHj
— Jon Sanderson (@CampSanderson) July 21, 2017
I love this group, they've been grinding all summer! Can't wait for games this year! #Development #GoBlue @umichbball pic.twitter.com/AbY4Fizi5M
— Jon Sanderson (@CampSanderson) July 28, 2017
Duncan & X "sparring" at the end of a workout! As a coach I want our guys to work hard and have fun! #ThursdayThoughts @umichbball pic.twitter.com/LooZdpfnpb
— Jon Sanderson (@CampSanderson) August 3, 2017
