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Jeff Bozero
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ESPN Staff Writer- Basketball Recruit Insider.
- Joined ESPN in 2014.
- Graduated from the University of Delaware.
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Paul Biancardi
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basketball recruitment- National Recruiting Director of ESPN.com
- 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level
- Former Horizon League Coach of the Year at Wright State University
Xavier BookerIt is one of the biggest spring and summer risers.
Booker narrowed the list down to 10 schools earlier this week, leaving Auburn, Cincinnati, Gonzaga, Indiana, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and Purdue.
“For a while, I had this feeling of where I wanted to go,” Booker said. “My family and I have been talking more about it lately.”
He had previously made official visits to several schools in the Midwest, including Indiana, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Purdue, as well as several unofficial trips to Spartan’s East Lansing campus. rice field.
“They gave me an offer in September 2021,” Booker said. “They were consistent throughout. They gave me advice in bad games and good games. I trust the coach.” [Tom] Izzo and staff.coach [Mark] Montgomery played a big role.i heard from coach [Doug] Lots of Wojcik too. ”
A 6-foot-11-inch power forward from Cathedral High School, Indiana, Booker was an unranked four-star prospect before the spring AAU season began. However, a string of elite performances at the George Hill All-Indygrass Roots Program, followed by a dominating performance at the Pangos All-American Camp (where he earned his MVP honors) saw Booker earn his 2023 title. established himself as one of the best big men in the class. .
ESPN’s next ranking update later this summer will rank him among the top 10 contenders.
Booker is a very versatile forward, bringing huge length and wingspan to the frontcourt. He was recently measured with a wingspan of 7 foot 5. He has a long stride and great hands that allow him to run effectively and finish above the rim. Booker’s Face Up His game is what makes him special with the range he can arc and the ability to drive into the basket.
As a left-handed shooter, he likes to get into the right block’s sweet spot, so he can reach his jump hook from the middle of the floor. Defensively, it provides rim protection and rebounding. Booker may have more potential than anyone in the 2023 class.
Booker is Michigan’s second commitment in the senior class to participate in the ESPN 100 Guards. Jeremy FearsFears, who is ranked 42nd in his class, signed a contract with the Overtime Elite earlier this week but retained his NCAA eligibility.
