Justin Pippen, a four-star senior and son of the legendary Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, made a big announcement on Friday: he's committed to Michigan, choosing new coach Dusty May and the Wolverines over other top schools like Cal, Florida, Stanford, and Texas A&M.
"I like the vibe of the campus and school," Pippen shared with ESPN. "I wanted to be at a big school that can help me achieve my ultimate goal of making it to the NBA." Michigan wasn't initially on Pippen's radar, but after May took over as head coach, things changed.
"I was really leaning towards my other options," Pippen explained, "but then Coach May reached out to me. I decided to give him a shot. We had a Zoom call, I visited the campus, and it just felt right for me."
Standing at 6-foot-3, Pippen is a versatile combo guard from Sierra Canyon High School in California. He's had a remarkable journey, blossoming into a top prospect late in his high school career. With his skills, he's likely to be ranked in the final ESPN 100 for the 2024 class.
Justin's decision to attend Michigan was fully supported by his family, who praised the school's academic excellence. "They let me make my own decision," Justin said. "They know it's great academically. They both spoke with Coach May."
Coach May's vision for Pippen played a crucial role in his decision. "Coach Dusty May has been honest with me," Pippen emphasized. "He sees me playing both on and off the ball and mentioned they're bringing in other talented players."
Pippen has been on a remarkable upward trajectory, significantly improving his shooting accuracy, ballhandling, and ability to read the game. His knack for scoring and creating opportunities for his teammates has turned heads nationwide.
While Pippen is the first high school recruit under Coach May, Michigan is also actively pursuing several transfer players, including Johnell Davis and Vladislav Goldin from Florida Atlantic, Roddy Gayle Jr. from Ohio State, Tre Donaldson from Auburn, and Danny Wolf from Yale.
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