The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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BASKETBALL RECRUITING and they didn't have any more avail- able spots for 2016, so they're recruit- ing me for the 2017 class." Dailey shot 80 percent from the field in a July AAU tournament to help start the string of offers. Butler, Penn State, Miami and Illinois have also shown interest, in addition to U-M. "I'm happy with the way I'm play- ing," he said this summer after having what he called his best game in front of Beilein. "I'm shooting really well and getting my teammates involved. Coaches say I pass really well, play good defense and have a high basket- ball IQ." He'll decide in April where he wants to prep. His goal is to develop his game and body, so he can make a bigger impact his freshman year. "I think a lot of this was he realizes that he's grown, and everything is all coming on recently," Beachwood coach Matt Miller told Cleveland. com. "He realizes he needs a little more physical development. A lot of this has come from some high-major schools. "Some much bigger programs that have offered him now have talked to him and mentioned this possibil- ity about going prep for a year then going to a high-major school after he gets another year of getting more strength." Dailey said he might visit Michigan again later in the year for a basketball game, adding he has no favorites and is still "open to everyone." ❏ On The Web For regular reports on basketball recruiting, plus videos of all the top prospects in the nation and Michigan's commitments, visit TheWolverine.com. Beachwood (Ohio) shooting guard Maishe Dailey has visited Michigan and will continue working to earn a tender from the Wolverines. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM