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December 2020

The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports

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64 THE WOLVERINE DECEMBER 2020   BASKETBALL RECRUITING watched and been part of the Maize and Blue. It's a blessing to have Coach Howard believe in me. Being able to continue my basketball career and chal- lenge myself academically is something I am looking forward to." From Howard: "The consistency Kobe has shown with his game has helped him become one of the top players in the state of Michigan. The impressive thing is he has not stayed satisfied with that, and he keeps working on and off the floor to become the best person he can be. Yes, he can score in a variety of ways; however, it is his dedication to defense that makes him an all-around joy to want to coach. "There are many U-M fans who bleed Maize and Blue and Kobe is no excep- tion. Kim and Mike, his parents, have a wonderful young man on their hands." FRANKIE COLLINS 6-1• 180 • PG HENDERSON (NEV.) CORONADO OUTLET STARS NAT. RANK POS. RANK ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 73 14 (PG) ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 42 7 (PG) ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 72 12 (PG) Collins transferred to Coronado for his final prep year after a year at Compass Prep in Chandler, Ariz., and two years at Clark High School in Las Vegas. He was a honorable selection on the Las Ve- gas Review-Journal's All-State team as a sophomore after averaging 13.9 points, 6.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds, and help- ing the Dragons to a 24-6 overall record. In Collins' Words: "Knowing Coach Howard, his family, even playing with Jace and Jett throughout all these years, has been an amazing experience. Now having this opportunity to be coached by him — at the University of Michi- gan — is going to be very special for me and my family. Time cannot go fast enough. I can't wait to start this next challenge." From Howard: "My family and I have known Frankie and his family for sev- eral years. We have seen him grow as a person and a player. His parents Jon- tae and Aaron have been a joy to be around and they have really guided Frankie to make good choices athleti- cally and academically. "I was just thrilled when he chose to come to Ann Arbor. He has a great feel for the game and continues to improve. He sees the floor so well and his basket- ball IQ helps him make his teammates better." ISAIAH BARNES 6-6 • 180 • G/F CHICAGO SIMEON HIGH OUTLET STARS NAT. RANK POS. RANK ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 112 26 (SG) ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ NR 37 (SG) ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 82 14 (SF) Barnes was an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) All-State Class 4A special mention as a junior after he averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 re- bounds. 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game at Oak Park River Forest, making 65 three-pointers to lead the Huskies to a 17-11 record, a runner-up finish in the West Suburban Silver Conference and the Illinois Class 4A LaGrange Sectional Regional Semifinal. He transferred to Simeon Career Acad- emy (2020-21) for a final prep year after two seasons at River Forest (2018-20) and one at Romeoville High School (2017-18). In Barnes' Words: "When Coach How- ard first reached out to me, I knew there was a connection. Coach, his staff and all the players made me feel like family from the start. Now, to be part of his program and the University of Michigan is very special. I look forward to getting to work down in Ann Arbor." From Howard: "Isaiah brings a work ethic and a drive that we were imme- diately drawn to. This is not just on the basketball court; it is in the classroom as well. "His skill set on the floor is so very ver- satile, and it will allow him to play many different roles for us. [His parents] Dee and Danny have raised a very down-to- earth young man. And he is from my old stomping grounds!" WILL TSCHETTER 6-8 • 235 • F STEWARTVILLE (MINN.) HIGH OUTLET STARS NAT. RANK POS. RANK ✪ ✪ ✪ 147 25 (PF) ✪ ✪ ✪ NR 52 (PF) ✪ ✪ ✪ NR 36 (PF) An Associated Press All-State second- team selection as a junior and three- year varsity player at Stewar tville, scoring 1,824 career points, Tschetter averaged a Minnesota state-best 33.6 points (10th best in Minnesota high school history), 10.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last season. He also nailed 67 three-pointers (45 percent) while leading the Tigers to a 25-6 record and the championship game of Minne- sota Section 1AA playoffs. He finished with 1,043 total points, scoring 20-plus points in 30 of 31 games, with 21 games of 30-plus points, eight of 40-plus and even 50 against Columbia Heights. In Tschetter's words: "I'm extremely excited to have the opportunity to play for such an amazing coach, staff and program. Only adding to that is to be able to attend one of the most presti- gious academic universities in the na- tion, and even in the world. " This makes this opportunity truly special to me and my family. I cannot wait to get to Ann Arbor and start my journey." From Howard: "Michigan fans are re- ally going to like Will, not just on the court, but off it, as well. He is a strong and tough player who has tremendous balance to his game. "What we like the most is that he cares so deeply for improving himself academically as well as athletically. His parents Kasey and Garth have had their successes athletically and have been very supportive of Will's decisions throughout this process. … The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. We cannot wait to coach Will." ❑ On The Web For regular reports on Michigan basketball recruiting plus videos of U-M commitments and targets visit TheWolverine.com. Guard/forward Isaiah Barnes was an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-State Class 4A special mention selection as a junior after he averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds. 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game at Oak Park River Forest. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM

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