Michigan Basketball: Five-star target sets decision date
Although landing a guy like Acuff Jr. would signal May’s first massive win on the recruiting trail, the first year head coach has already proven that he knows how to bring talent to Ann Arbor. Since taking over for former U-M head coach Juwan Howard back in March, May added six guys who figure to be big time contributors for the Wolverines when the season kicks off later this year.
That list of transfers is headlined by 7-1, 220 pound center Vlad Goldin. The big man was part of May’s roster at Florida Atlantic, where he averaged 15.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game during the 2023-24 season. Goldin is joined by transfers Sam Walters (Alabama), Roddy Gayle Jr. (Ohio State), Tre Donaldson (Auburn), Danny Wolf (Yale), and Rubin Jones (North Texas).
But even with all of the solid additions through the portal, the reality is that having elite guard play is essential if you hope to compete for National Championships – and that’s exactly what Michigan would get with a guy like Acuff Jr.
Here’s the scouting report on the five-star point guard from 247 Sports:
“Acuff is the most dominant and dynamic lead guard in the class, who plays with outward confidence. He controls the offensive end of the floor with the ball in his hands and has a variety of versatile tools at his disposal. Firstly, he’s cut-up and powerful with long arms (a +4.5 inch wingspan). So, when he drops his body to attack, he can absorb contact without getting pushed off his line, whether that be in the open floor or half-court. That contributes to his ability to dictate his own pace and avoid getting sped up. He’s got a good early feel for how to play pick-and-roll, and loves to both change his angle right before reaching the screen and also split those defenders just when coming off. He’ll attack hard in the open floor and can really get downhill with his increasing power and sheer force.