The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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2014 BASKETBALL RECRUITING ISSUE court since trying to regain the skills that were once basic. First he had to relearn how to walk and talk and everything else, he re- called, like he was "born again." The basketball skills remain a work in progress. "I still need to work on my fun- damentals," he said. "What was once second nature, isn't as a result of the brain injury. I have to think about stuff on the court that I really shouldn't have to think about. That's just going to take time." The Michigan coaches will have plenty of patience. Whether he gets all of his talent back or not, though, there will be a place for him on the team, Beilein reiterated this spring. And should he ever step foot on the court, the reaction might be similar to when he hit his first triple as part of the Loyola team earlier this year. His teammates flooded the court and re- ceived a well-worth-it technical foul. "During his time of tragedy, we've all had different moments where we have been approached on the circuit by random folk, who either knew the family or embraced them as Hoo- siers, who would come up to you and share a story," Alexander said. "A woman told me once while I was recruiting at an event in In- dianapolis, 'If that Hatch kid ever comes out of this, steps on the floor, you won't have enough seats on that floor to keep us Hoosiers out.'" They'll have to battle for space with Wolverines fans that will em- brace him as family, including a number who already have. ❑ 1-800-421-7751 • www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com Michigan Wall Clock This Michigan football-theme clock features a high-quality quartz movement that has been tested for accuracy, so you'll never have to worry about being late to the stadium! • Turf-accented rim • Vivid "Block M" logo and graphics • Accurate quartz movement • Requires one AA battery (not included) • Measures approximately 10.5" in diameter • Made of durable plastic • Officially licensed collegiate product • Printed in the U.S.A. $21 95 plus $7.50 S&H Tax (NC 7.5%, IN 7%, MI 6%) Item #1404 SALE! Reg. $24.95