2014 BASKETBALL RECRUITING ISSUE
BY CHRIS BALAS
M
ichigan still has work to do
to complete its 2015 class,
but the coaching staff is
close to offering 2016 pros-
pects with whom they've built rela-
tionships. Here are four that are most
likely to get offers June 15, the first
day U-M extends them, and others to
watch closely.
Derryck Thornton Jr.
6-1 • 170 • PG
Henderson, Nev. • Findlay Prep
Rivals.com No. 20
rising junior nationally
Arizona, UNLV, USC and just
about everyone else out West has
either offered or are seriously re-
cruiting Derryck Thornton Jr., and
for good reason — he's the com-
plete package of skill, humility and
work ethic.
His father, Derryck Thornton Sr.,
said there is not a day that goes
by that his son isn't working on
his game by either playing, watch-
ing film or asking questions. Those
who have seen him train liken him
to former Michigan All-American
point guard Trey Burke when it
comes to work ethic.
"He's so focused on trying to be a
pro that a lot of times I don't even
have to tell him what to do. It's just,
MINING FOR
GOLD
Michigan Is In On Some
Of The Nation's Top 2016 Talent
U-M is one of the frontrunners for Derryck
Thornton Jr., who plans to visit Ann Arbor
for four days in June while attending the
Michigan Elite Camp.
PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM
