For the Michigan men’s basketball team, the main storyline of the offseason is the influx of six transfers. However, this new-look Wolverines team will also lean on its incoming freshmen. Michigan has three players headlining its 2024 recruiting class, which ranks 12th in the Big Ten.
Guards Justin Pippen and Phat Phat Brooks, a four- and three-star recruit, respectively, have missed a large portion of the offseason dealing with injuries, limiting their early impact for the Wolverines. Nevertheless, Michigan coach Dusty May has already noticed the potential both Pippen and Brooks possess.
“Brooks missed the early part of the summer with a knee injury and immediately upon return you could feel his presence and practice with his defensive acumen,” May said.