Forward Jon Horford of Grand Ledge commits to Michigan basketball team
Michigan basketball coach John Beilein spent a lot of this past season explaining his team's need for size in the future.
On Friday, the Wolverines got some. Jon Horford, a 6-foot-9 forward from Grand Ledge, confirmed to AnnArbor.com this afternoon that he committed to Michigan.
Horford is the younger brother of current Atlanta Hawk Al Horford. He picked Michigan over Providence and California.
Although he is thin, he'll give Michigan much-needed size in the post with the graduation of DeShawn Sims and Zack Gibson. He'll also give the Wolverines a defensive presence, saying in January that rebounding and shot blocking are two of his better attributes.
Horford joins forward Evan Smotrycz and guard Tim Hardaway Jr. in the Class of 2010. He cannot, however, sign his letter of intent until the spring signing period next month and Beilein cannot comment about Horford until then.
Michael Rothstein covers University of Michigan basketball for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at (734) 623-2558, by e-mail at michaelrothstein@annarbor.com or follow along on Twitter @mikerothstein.
Comments
vi4mi4
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 : 8:42 a.m.
Welcome to MICHIGAN Jon! Go Blue! v
braggslaw
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 : 8:22 p.m.
He will be a good player in two years. He needs to mature physically and mentally.
Detroitrocks
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 : 7:28 p.m.
Beilein can't recruit - your expectations are just that low. BTW, Harris is leaving. Good luck with that next year with Novak being your top player.
azwolverine
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 : 6:56 p.m.
Sounds like he could be a great addtion. Go Blue!
81wolverine
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 : 3:01 p.m.
Horford has good blood lines and some MUCH needed size. I like to hear that he stresses shot-blocking. This is an area Michigan has badly lacked in since Ekpe Udoh left the program. Welcome to Jon and Go Blue!
wersch213
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 : 2:05 p.m.
Alright, good news...GO BLUE!
voiceofreason
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 : 2:04 p.m.
Great pickup. Despite all the people saying, "Beilein can't recruit", this is turning into a very good 2010 class.