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Big Ten Basketball: Top 10 recruits joining the conference in 2018-19

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 12: A general interior view of the empty court during the semifinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 12: A general interior view of the empty court during the semifinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 12: A detail of a shirt which has the word Team on it worn by the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 12: A detail of a shirt which has the word Team on it worn by the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Brandon Johns, Michigan

Forward | 6-foot-8 | 225 lbs | No. 70 overall

The idea of immediate contributors will be a theme throughout this piece. In Brandon Johns, Michigan is getting an excellent offensive player who can make an impact right away for the program either as a starter or as a reserve. Considering the departure of star forward Moritz Wagner this offseason (among others), the Wolverines will have a lot of minutes and production to replace.

In regards to Johns’ playing style, he projects as a modern forward with his ability to operate in the post as well as stretch the floor out to 3-point range. Michigan basketball under head coach John Beilein has thrived thanks to stretch bigs and Johns will fit that mold. When fed the ball in the post, Johns can use a variety of moves to create an opening for a finish around the basket. In addition, he is more than capable of knocking down the open mid-range or 3-point shot.

Furthermore, it should not be too difficult for him to play significant minutes right away due to his build and athleticism. He runs the floor quite well, can rise up for emphatic dunks, and also shows the quickness and strength to match up with most forwards right away.