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Michigan Basketball: Breaking down the 2020 recruiting class

By Lukas Harkins

COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 28: The Michigan Wolverines logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 28, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 28: The Michigan Wolverines logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on December 28, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images) /
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Hunter Dickinson – Hyattsville, MD

C | 7-foot-2 | 255 lbs | No. 39 overall

A massive presence at the big man spot, Hunter Dickinson represents the top-rated player in this recruiting class for Michigan. He brings plenty of size to the floor with a well-built 7-foot-2 frame and is also quite skilled on the floor. While he isn’t the type of big that is going to live above-the-rim, he thrives with an inside-out game and strong instincts underneath. He is a high-quality rebounder and protects the paint well on the defensive end.

Dickinson is simply a rock-solid contributor that can make his impact in a variety of ways. A collegiate offense can run through him for stretches with his bevy of post moves and he can also step out and knock down the occasional jumper with a smooth lefty touch. His impressive passing touch out of the post also should not be ignored as he is not often flustered by seeing a double-team down low. Perhaps most notably, he already has a go-to move with an excellent hook.

He is fresh off completing a great career with DeMatha Catholic, a well-respected high school in Maryland. Considering Michigan head coach Juwan Howard’s reputation for developing big men, it is reasonable to believe that Dickinson will be an impact player from Day 1 that should only continue to improve during his time in Ann Arbor.

Big Ten basketball is often lauded for its physicality and Dickinson should be able to hold his own right away. He brings superb size to the court and is unafraid of contact around the rim. While not a high-flying athlete, Dickinson runs the floor well and is quite intelligent with his positioning on both ends. He plays with a great motor and already boasts great chemistry with fellow commit Terrance Williams – they played together on the Nike EYBL circuit.

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Michigan’s recruiting class might look a bit different than some thought it would a few months ago, but this group is still loaded with talent. Williams, Jackson, and Dickinson all fit the mold of players that can compete at the Big Ten level right away and excel for multiple years. Howard then fills the role of the project forward that has the potential to be a strong performer down the road.

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