When small forward Caleb Houstan decided to remain in the NBA draft earlier this month, Michigan basketball found itself in need of a perimeter shooter with guards Eli Brooks and DeVante’ Jones already departed.
Two and a half weeks later, coach Juwan Howard landed his new 3-point threat.
The Wolverines scored a verbal commitment from former Duke wing Joey Baker on Friday, a source confirmed to the Free Press, as Howard and his staff made their first addition since Houstan and fellow freshman Moussa Diabate opted to stay in the NBA draft and left the program with three open scholarships.