The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS "Since her commit- men t, sh e calls me every night about the other recruits around the country that she has been talking to and who she wants to come play with her at Michi- gan. Her belief in our university and program has been unbelievable." Toledo, Ohio, native A k i e n re h J o h n s o n ' s national ranking from three publications av- erages out to No. 88 nationally, and she was named the All-Ohio Di- vision II Player of the Year during her junior season. The 6-0 Johnson averaged 14.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last year. "She is a long wing who really gives us some length at that po- sition," Barnes Arico said. "She has really de- veloped and expanded h e r g a m e o v e r t h e years, being able to get to the basket and make shots, as well as defend at a high level." A 6-3 forward, Ke- Asja Peace is a team- mate of Johnson at Rog- ers High School and checks in between the No. 102 and 115 pros- pect nationally in three of the rankings. "She is a lefty inside post player but has the ability to extend her game and face up," Barnes Arico said. "She can take the defense out away from the basket, as well as post up. The variety in her game is what makes her tough to guard. "She has a bounce to her step. She provides a lot of athleticism and physical toughness for us inside. She will be a great asset alongside [ c u r r e n t f r e s h m a n ] Hallie Thome to our post play." F i n a l l y, 6 - 1 f o r - ward Kayla Robbins is ranked by all four pub- lications, checking in as high as No. 81 (Pros- pects Nation) for an av- erage listing of No. 113. "Kayla is a combi- nation of KeAsja and A k i e n r e h , " B a r n e s Arico said. "She will give us a rebounding presence, great athleti- cism and the ability to play inside and out- side. "She can play the three, she can face up, she can hit shots and can rebound the ball extremely well." ❏ The Wolverine • PO Box 2331 • Durham, NC 27702 • 1-800-421-7751 Visit our online store! www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com Michigan 3D StaDiuM Item #1359 $ 199 95 FREE S&H CONT. U.S. ONLY • Not just a picture — it's a framed 3D model! • Original Hand-Drawn Artwork • White Birch Construction • Size: 25.5"w x 19.5" h x 3.5" d • 12 lbs. • Handcrafted in Warsaw, Indiana Please Add Sales Tax If Shipping To NC 7.5%, IN 7%, MI 6% Delivery Within Continental U.S. Only