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Michigan Basketball is still a top contender for 5-star center in 2022

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines yells at Brandon Johns Jr. #23 during the second half against the UCF Knights at Crisler Arena on December 06, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Dereck Lively, a five-star center in the 2022 recruiting class, released his top seven on Thursday, and Michigan basketball made the cut.

After signing the No. 1 recruiting class in 2021, Michigan basketball and Juwan Howard are off to a strong start again in 2022 as U-M picked up the commitment of four-star point guard Dug McDaniel.