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But Irvin now stands alone, looking for a successful final campaign in Ann Arbor. This is in no small part due to the departures of Kam Chatman and Aubrey Dawkins, as both were expected to compete and earn minutes at either wing position. While every other position has at least one backup sure to play a role next season, the small forward position is awfully thin. Watson's production isn't going to be monumental next season, but if he can be the same type of player that Zak Irvin was his freshman season, Michigan fans will be pleased with that. He has the potential to be a knockdown shooter, but still has a hitch in his shot.

While Michigan fans shouldn't expect the same level of production as LeVert over the four years, Watson is long, athletic, and runs the floor extremely well.

If he can consistently give Michigan 10-12 points and solid defense, it could have a huge impact on Michigan's season.īehind MAAR is Ibi Watson, a 6'5" shooter/wing from Pickerington, Ohio, the same hometown as Caris LeVert. Michigan is going to need more of that next season from Abdur-Rahkman, who increased his point production up to almost nine points per game. When Michigan was struggling mightily on offense, MAAR would attack the basket with reckless abandon, often finishing with an acrobatic layup or drawing a foul. MAAR has gotten better at shooting, defense and his ability to distribute, but his calling card since day 1 at Michigan is his ability to drive to the basket. Shooting Guard: Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman/Ibi WatsonĪbdur-Rahkman was forced into extended minutes as a freshman, and this has been monumental to his development in his last two seasons at Michigan. Even if he can spell Walton for 10 or 15 minutes a game, he should be a great asset this season and even better in an increased role next season. Like Walton, he'll look to control the floor, but could find problems in his first year with the jump from high school to Division I basketball. A top-50 recruit according to ESPN, the diminutive Simpson is generously listed at 6'0" but plays a tough, downhill style.

As a senior, look for him to not increase his overall production, but rather his leadership skills and ability to get everyone involved.īehind Walton, Xavier Simpson is waiting in line to become the next great Michigan point guard. Last season was his best, averaging nearly 12 points, five rebounds and five assists per game, but Walton was mediocre in two NCAA Tournament games. While Walton has been very solid in his three years at Michigan, he's never had a breakout season. Burke won National Player of the Year, Michigan made the championship game, and Walton was given the keys to start as a freshman. committed to Michigan, his presumed role the first year was to sit behind junior Trey Burke, develop for a year while coming off the bench, and then become a starter his sophomore year. We guess at what Michigan's rotation will look like: Point Guard: Derrick Walton Jr./Xavier Simpson

#2016 michigan basketball roster crack

While Matthews won't suit up for the Wolverines until the following season, Michigan has a solid group of returners and a few newcomers that will hope to crack the rotation as well. With the addition of Charles Matthews, Michigan's roster is seemingly complete for next season.